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YA57 FBU

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,261 mi
Last recorded98,261 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 98,261 miles

Brakes disc on vehicle slightly corroded due to being parked up

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Intermittent/dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear diff nosey

Reversing lights not working

Fail 17 Nov 2021 98,260 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Unable to test due to dip beam not working (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear(nut might be loose) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear diff noisey

Reversing light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2020 94,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Possible wheel bearing noise from rear. Unable to test drive to diagnose due to rear tyre condition. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamps not working

Fail 10 Sep 2020 94,426 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Possible wheel bearing noise from rear. Unable to test drive to diagnose due to rear tyre condition. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamps not working

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp indicates low pressures

Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,591 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,190 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,822 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,630 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 23,991 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 20,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 18,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside + offside front tyre's perished

Fail 2 Dec 2013 18,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside + offside front tyre's perished

Pass 6 Dec 2012 15,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside + offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge's + perished

Pass 21 Dec 2011 12,069 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 9,454 miles

nearside-offside front tyre's large cracks

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 FBU 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 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 FBU, 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 YA57 FBU registered?

YA57 FBU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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