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YC57 CVM

2007 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,890 mi
Last recorded92,890 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 CVM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 92,890 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 90,532 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 86,899 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 83,874 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 83,874 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,054 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,652 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 69,992 miles

EML light on

Pass 15 Oct 2016 61,899 miles

EML on dash

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 61,899 miles

EML on dash

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 55,415 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn

Pass 5 Jul 2014 44,518 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,202 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,433 miles

OSF tyre cracking in tread

Pass 13 Oct 2011 29,486 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,799 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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YC57 CVM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC57 CVM, 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 YC57 CVM registered?

YC57 CVM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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