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EF56 YHU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,600 mi
Last recorded102,600 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 YHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 102,600 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 91,949 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 91,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 89,868 miles

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Fail 19 Aug 2021 89,868 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 87,212 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 84,931 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2019 84,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,770 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 79,750 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 74,849 miles

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 19 Oct 2015 69,319 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 67,121 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 61,260 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 61,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

bolt in near side rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2013 53,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,865 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 47,865 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,303 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 29,312 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 29,312 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 25,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres wearing thin

cannot see brake fluid to check

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 YHU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EF56 YHU, 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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What year was EF56 YHU registered?

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

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