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YC57 DCU

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,494 mi
Last recorded119,494 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 119,494 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 10 May 2019 109,358 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 98,906 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,990 miles

offside washer jet does not provide any screenwash to the screen

Pass 30 Apr 2016 79,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

plastic under trays and engine cover fitted, preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 May 2015 67,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2015 67,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 56,333 miles
Fail 2 May 2014

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2013 51,019 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,635 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,735 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 42,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,484 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,484 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread

Pass 29 Jun 2010 3,443 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 DCU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC57 DCU registered?

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

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