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SM57 YXU

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

55,348 mi
Last recorded55,348 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 YXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 55,348 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 53,595 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 51,970 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 51,141 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 50,311 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 49,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 48,281 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 47,170 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2017 45,408 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,409 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 40,908 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 37,794 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 37,794 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 32,915 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 29,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 23,822 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,951 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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SM57 YXU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SM57 YXU, 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 SM57 YXU registered?

SM57 YXU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is SM57 YXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM57 YXU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM57 YXU have outstanding finance?

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