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EF56 YJE

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,260 mi
Last recorded145,260 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 145,260 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 145,260 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 137,074 miles

rear brake pipes have slight rust on them

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 128,504 miles

Front brake pads slightly worn

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn

down side cover with tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 121,356 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 99,302 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 99,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 73,737 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,208 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 61,208 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,634 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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EF56 YJE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

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

Is EF56 YJE safe to buy?

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