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YA57 EYP

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,632 mi
Last recorded114,632 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 EYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 114,632 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))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 114,282 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Knuckle/hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Nearside and offside shock. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside joint. ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 110,318 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 107,693 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 97,109 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 97,106 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexi section broken but not leaking at time of test

rear washer inoperative

vehicle has under body covers fitted preventing full inspection

vehicle has under bonnet covers fitted preventing full inspection

vehicle tested under wet conditions preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Aug 2021 85,892 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexi section broken but not leaking at time of test

rear washer inoperative

vehicle has under body covers fitted preventing full inspection

vehicle has under bonnet covers fitted preventing full inspection

vehicle tested under wet conditions preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,230 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 80,960 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Fail 23 Jul 2019 80,960 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2018 73,034 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both rear upper suspension arms have slight play

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front number plate is starting to delaminate

Middle exhaust bracket has broken off but exhaust is still secure

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,987 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/r upper suspension arm has slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,762 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs in poor condition, corroded and pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,547 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 37,853 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 30,609 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 18,962 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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YA57 EYP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA57 EYP, 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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YA57 EYP is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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