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AE56 YEC

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,262 mi
Last recorded124,262 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YEC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 124,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 124,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 112,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 97,272 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 81,956 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 81,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,963 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,980 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size- 205/55-R16 91H.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 70,980 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size- 205/55-R16 91H.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 61,365 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,662 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,139 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 39,069 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,933 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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AE56 YEC is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 68,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE56 YEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE56 YEC is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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