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EF57 EHV

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,983 mi
Last recorded113,983 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 EHV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 113,983 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 113,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 111,936 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 111,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 104,156 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 92,008 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,556 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 80,524 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,815 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 70,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,435 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 54,959 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has small cuts aswell as being near to the legal limit

Pass 17 Nov 2012 53,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,940 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,144 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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EF57 EHV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EF57 EHV, 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 EF57 EHV registered?

EF57 EHV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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