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EF57 FYR

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,523 mi
Last recorded85,523 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FYR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,523 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s starting to wear slightly on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 85,520 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s starting to wear slightly on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 83,242 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 71,724 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 71,724 miles

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lambda sensor cable (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 55,312 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 54,079 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 50,299 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,654 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,257 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2013 41,161 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,477 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,709 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 FYR is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,571 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 FYR, 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 18 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF57 FYR registered?

EF57 FYR is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is EF57 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 FYR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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