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YB57 EXW

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,674 mi
Last recorded102,674 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 EXW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 102,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 94,406 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 83,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 74,955 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,186 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,505 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

engine management light illuminated

offside rear brake pad wear warning wire insecure from pad

Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre split in tread almost to cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and split,but no visible cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has nails in tread area

Offside Front tyre worn split in tread area,but no visible cords,also worn on shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on shoulder (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres cracking in tread,but no visible cords.

both rear tyres cracking in tread,but no visible cords.

engine management light on.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 40,057 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,482 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake pad wire disconnected.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,111 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,876 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

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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YB57 EXW is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YB57 EXW, 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 YB57 EXW registered?

YB57 EXW is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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