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AP57 JYH

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,663 mi
Last recorded105,663 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 JYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 105,663 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 105,663 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 104,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,652 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 75,636 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,588 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,288 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,210 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 35,211 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,319 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 29,319 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 26,886 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 23,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear pads wearing.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,897 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear pads wearing.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,390 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 18,508 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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AP57 JYH is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP57 JYH, 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 AP57 JYH registered?

AP57 JYH is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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