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EF57 FYH

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,097 mi
Last recorded97,097 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 97,097 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 93,811 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 92,530 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,857 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 90,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,816 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 81,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,040 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,839 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s reverse light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,053 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 58,449 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 52,364 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,691 miles

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,188 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 FYH 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 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 EF57 FYH, 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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EF57 FYH is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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