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EY57 OAZ

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,035 mi
Last recorded127,035 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 OAZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 127,035 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front headlamp has slight condensation on lens

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 123,749 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside slightly condensation on headlight

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 123,749 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside slightly condensation on headlight

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 116,605 miles

power steering pump noisy when you steering

Fail 8 Dec 2023 116,483 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

power steering pump noisy when you steering

Pass 2 Dec 2022 109,803 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation behind lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak / Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside + Offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear underbody / sills corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 108,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation behind lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both +Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Under body corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear sides (5.2.3 (e))

under-tray and engine cover, oil leak behind

Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,633 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 105,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,214 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 92,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,308 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,361 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,766 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 65,450 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 65,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front disc's

Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,896 miles

n/s/f tyre

n/s/r tyre centre

o/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/r tyre centre

vin plate

Fail 8 Nov 2013 61,896 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre

n/s/r tyre centre

o/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/r tyre centre

vin plate

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 57,323 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 48,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

tyre pressure light on

Fail 4 Jan 2012 48,108 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,608 miles

Rear 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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EY57 OAZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EY57 OAZ, 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 EY57 OAZ registered?

EY57 OAZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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