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EF56 ZFN

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,771 mi
Last recorded77,771 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 77,771 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 74,137 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 71,501 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 71,471 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,801 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 58,671 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

engine light on

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,344 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 48,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 41,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light staying on

Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/f n/s/r tyre outer walls cracking but not exposing any cords

Fail 11 Oct 2011 31,419 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,419 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,820 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 26,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,915 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 ZFN is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZFN, 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 ZFN is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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