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YA57 HKU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,433 mi
Last recorded90,433 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 HKU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 90,433 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 90,424 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 81,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear flexi ferrules ,both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective second one from rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 76,627 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 72,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 68,924 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 63,208 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 63,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 57,136 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear suspension rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2019 57,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear suspension rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2018 50,883 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 48,568 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 45,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 42,967 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,015 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 40,015 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 36,809 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 24,726 miles

Parking brake did not lock

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 17,275 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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 HKU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black 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 HKU, 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 HKU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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