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YC57 DDK

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,554 mi
Last recorded116,554 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 116,554 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 105,165 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunstrip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 98,765 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun strip on windscreen, but able to see through. (3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing washer cracked/perished

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,759 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 10 Jan 2023 90,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall & ply/cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,559 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 86,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top rear arm inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 86,243 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,808 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 72,137 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 69,001 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 69,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 63,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2016 58,306 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,604 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,964 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,613 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,209 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 DDK is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DDK, 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 DDK registered?

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

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