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EF57 YCD

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,157 mi
Last recorded126,157 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 126,157 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 120,604 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 120,604 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2020 112,611 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 105,057 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 93,529 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 86,852 miles

Nearside Front tyre minor side wall damage

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 85,320 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,037 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,552 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 68,207 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 60,363 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 47,785 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,204 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 YCD is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YCD, 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 YCD registered?

EF57 YCD is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is EF57 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 YCD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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