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EF56 YHL

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,095 mi
Last recorded98,095 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 YHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 98,095 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 98,076 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 90,854 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not work

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 90,789 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nsr osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 83,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 67,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 63,647 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Damage to nearside rear wheel rim on inner

Exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,737 miles

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

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

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

Slight damage on inside of nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,434 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,753 miles

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

nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged on inner

Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,580 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 48,036 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,397 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,394 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,106 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,786 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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EF56 YHL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EF56 YHL, 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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EF56 YHL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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