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YC57 CXT

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,890 mi
Last recorded101,890 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 CXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 101,890 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 96,560 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 96,555 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 84,707 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

different road wheels fitted to initial test

Fail 12 Jul 2024 84,695 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear abs/brake wear sensors fouling coil spring

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 76,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 63,966 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 63,192 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 61,489 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2019 60,596 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2019 60,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2018 58,488 miles

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2017 56,240 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2016 54,558 miles

child seat fitted rear

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Dec 2016 54,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

child seat fitted rear

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 52,537 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,889 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 35,157 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 27,780 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 23,680 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 CXT is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

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

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