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EF56 YJG

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,866 mi
Last recorded141,866 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 141,866 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 133,214 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2022 129,418 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s & n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Nov 2020 125,510 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 125,508 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2019 114,045 miles

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

rear under body and suspension parts corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 105,879 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 105,874 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 89,482 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 80,447 miles

engine management light on

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2014 67,696 miles

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

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

front number plate slighty damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2013 57,989 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,989 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,368 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,490 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 36,490 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 23,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 16,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

plastic covers fitted to the underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Feb 2010 16,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

plastic covers fitted to the underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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 YJG is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YJG, 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 YJG is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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