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YB57 HVH

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,039 mi
Last recorded118,039 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 HVH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 118,039 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 109,880 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 101,249 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 95,346 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 87,854 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,711 miles

steering warning cleared code stayed off for retest

Fail 5 Aug 2021 81,711 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,389 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 71,065 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 66,557 miles

engine covers or under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,894 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 57,881 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,383 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,070 miles

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

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

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

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

lumpy idle

Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,020 miles

Both front tyres perishing in the tread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front jacking rubber missing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,586 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 25,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,887 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 18,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,420 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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YB57 HVH is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HVH, 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 HVH registered?

YB57 HVH is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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