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SY57 YYE

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,447 mi
Last recorded100,447 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 YYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 100,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 95,280 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 83,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,481 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 66,908 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 50,165 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 50,165 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,235 miles

Engine Cover & Under-shield(s) Fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 43,235 miles

Engine Cover & Under-shield(s) Fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 35,145 miles

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 26,237 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 19,596 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of fule and brake pipes

Pass 5 Oct 2011 11,427 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 9,504 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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SY57 YYE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SY57 YYE, 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 SY57 YYE registered?

SY57 YYE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 11 December 2007.

Is SY57 YYE safe to buy?

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