MOT Status
ValidMileage
149,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 corners perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 corners perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LED (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 17 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside rear tyre has a nail in
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Traction control warning light stays on.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Traction control warning light stays on.
CHECK FRONT PAD THICKNESS.
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGE.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
CHECK FRONT PAD THICKNESS.
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGE.
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC57 EFE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YC57 EFE, 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 YC57 EFE registered?
YC57 EFE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2007.
Is YC57 EFE safe to buy?
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