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EK57 YWE

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,254 mi
Last recorded119,254 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 YWE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 119,254 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 92,790 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 92,790 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Oct 2017 82,115 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 81,623 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high done (1.8)

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

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 May 2016 70,974 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,061 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 53,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 41,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

TPMS warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 May 2013 41,335 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

TPMS warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indication warning light on

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2011 26,915 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 22,593 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 22,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EK57 YWE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EK57 YWE, 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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EK57 YWE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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