MOT Status
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136,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
fuel cap seal cracking
mistyness of oil around gearbox
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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EF57 FYY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2007.
Is EF57 FYY safe to buy?
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