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EF57 LML

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,504 mi
Last recorded119,504 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 LML
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 119,504 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rust all over underbody

Pass 11 Sep 2023 112,667 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 107,062 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 107,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 104,438 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 101,389 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 97,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,856 miles

o/s front and rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 25 Oct 2017 87,957 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 78,743 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 78,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 74,291 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 69,742 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,701 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 43,480 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,424 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,687 miles

slight wear on inside edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2010 22,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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 LML is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF57 LML registered?

EF57 LML is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2007.

Is EF57 LML safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 LML shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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