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EF56 YJM

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,344 mi
Last recorded93,344 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 93,344 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 83,658 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 78,180 miles

diff bearing noise

hand brake due for adjustment

Fail 16 Jul 2019 78,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

diff bearing noise

hand brake due for adjustment

Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s front bumper and head lamp damaged

o/s rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 17 Jul 2018 70,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s front bumper and head lamp damaged

o/s rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,657 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 64,657 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,498 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 52,316 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,789 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,393 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 36,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 5 May 2012 31,242 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,631 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 22,088 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 21,094 miles

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

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 YJM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF56 YJM registered?

EF56 YJM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2007.

Is EF56 YJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 YJM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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