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EF57 FYO

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,025 mi
Last recorded92,025 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,025 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 92,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 91,741 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,050 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,346 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 53,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 37,560 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 33,057 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 33,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,871 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 29,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,423 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 22,508 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 FYO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EF57 FYO, 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 FYO registered?

EF57 FYO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is EF57 FYO safe to buy?

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