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VK57 YDB

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,987 mi
Last recorded132,987 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 132,987 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 132,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides rear, warning lamp on (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to excess inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 111,080 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,961 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm on edges.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 87,829 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,358 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 61,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2014 61,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,344 miles

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

windscreen cracked offside top corner

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,843 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,881 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,665 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

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 YDB is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK57 YDB, 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 YDB registered?

VK57 YDB is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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