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EF57 FYU

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,849 mi
Last recorded119,849 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 119,849 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 103,266 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 86,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 73,333 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,588 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 62,222 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,517 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,853 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,256 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 30,259 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 FYU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

EF57 FYU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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