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VK57 YBG

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,182 mi
Last recorded73,182 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 YBG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 73,182 miles

Front brake disc worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 10 Mar 2023 73,159 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 26 Jan 2021 69,693 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 69,693 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,321 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,286 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,472 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 46,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,471 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,797 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,986 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 24,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 15,825 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 15,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 10,850 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 4,399 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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VK57 YBG 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 76.5%.

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 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 VK57 YBG, 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 VK57 YBG registered?

VK57 YBG is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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