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AP57 YVU

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,798 mi
Last recorded133,798 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 YVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 133,798 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 129,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 118,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 112,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 112,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 104,405 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 100,111 miles

hand brake travel high

under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 96,679 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 96,679 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 92,047 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 86,670 miles

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 79,692 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 73,369 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 67,884 miles

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

o/s/f inner tyre low

Pass 28 Dec 2013 62,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 31 Dec 2012 57,334 miles

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

front tyres inner edges worn un even

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

number of minor stone chips in front screen

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 44,266 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 33,648 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 YVU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 AP57 YVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP57 YVU registered?

AP57 YVU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 10 November 2007.

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