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YC57 DFO

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,150 mi
Last recorded151,150 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 151,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 144,242 miles

surafce corrosion to rear subframe and rear metal brake pipes

Fail 23 Sep 2022 144,242 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

surafce corrosion to rear subframe and rear metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2021 135,525 miles

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

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

heavy surface rust arouns rear suspension

o/s front brake back plate insecure

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 12 Oct 2020 128,453 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective 1 x stud broken on cat to front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside n/s/f and n/s/r jacking point pads missing

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wiper arm partially siezed

tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, both rear 6.5mm, 205/50/17 93w x/l

Pass 8 Oct 2019 119,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 119,285 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack/perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack/perish inner sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear /feather inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack/perish inner sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack/perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear /feather inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack/perish inner sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexible hose starting to crack slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexible hose starting to crack slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,775 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,975 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,725 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2012 63,133 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,315 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,009 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 DFO 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 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 DFO, 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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YC57 DFO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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