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EF51 EEG

2002 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,908 mi
Last recorded102,908 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 11679,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 EEG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 102,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 102,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

engine management light on

front discs slightly lipped

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight movement o/s/f + n/s/f wishbone bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2008 94,598 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,626 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 92,626 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 80,460 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 80,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EF51 EEG is a 2002 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 79,606 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF51 EEG, 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 24 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF51 EEG registered?

EF51 EEG is a 2002 BMW 116, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is EF51 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 EEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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