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EF57 FYY

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,288 mi
Last recorded136,288 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 136,288 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 130,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 130,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 123,881 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 123,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 116,448 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 109,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 BRAKE HOSE RUBBER LOSING FLEX (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE AFER BRAKES HOSE TO REAR SUB FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn HUB KNUCKLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR TRACK ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 BRAKE RUBBER LOSING FLEX (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn HUB KNUCKLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE SLOWER TO REACT AND OVER ALL RESULT POOR 89 LOCKING COMPARED TO NEARSIDE 147 LOCKING

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR TRACK ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SUB FRAME PLATES CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 109,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 BRAKE HOSE RUBBER LOSING FLEX (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE AFER BRAKES HOSE TO REAR SUB FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn HUB KNUCKLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR TRACK ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 BRAKE RUBBER LOSING FLEX (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn HUB KNUCKLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE SLOWER TO REACT AND OVER ALL RESULT POOR 89 LOCKING COMPARED TO NEARSIDE 147 LOCKING

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR TRACK ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SUB FRAME PLATES CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 101,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 91,235 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 91,227 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 88,463 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 84,271 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,819 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 75,235 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 74,236 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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel cap seal cracking

mistyness of oil around gearbox

Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,466 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 53,363 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 44,982 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,542 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 FYY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FYY, 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 FYY registered?

EF57 FYY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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