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EF56 YJH

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,318 mi
Last recorded150,318 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 150,318 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 147,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 144,010 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 140,601 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 138,455 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 135,813 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 133,138 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 130,060 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 126,785 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 124,169 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 118,878 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 109,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside rear bumper.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 109,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to nearside rear bumper.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,782 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 97,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,768 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,109 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,220 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,375 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,259 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 YJH is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YJH, 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 YJH registered?

EF56 YJH is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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