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EF57 FYB

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,469 mi
Last recorded106,469 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,469 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 20 Nov 2021 100,475 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 90,821 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 87,737 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,240 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 81,232 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (3.5.1i)

Front tyres tread low inner edges

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,358 miles

Both front tyres have cracking in tread area

Fail 2 Jun 2016 70,358 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres have cracking in tread area

Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,943 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 62,942 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 50,799 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 40,564 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 40,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r brake binding sligtly

Pass 24 Nov 2011 26,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,187 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 FYB is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FYB, 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

How do I check the history of EF57 FYB?

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What year was EF57 FYB registered?

EF57 FYB is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is EF57 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 FYB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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