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YC57 DUY

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,376 mi
Last recorded116,376 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 116,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 116,376 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 112,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 112,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 108,675 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 105,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 101,491 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 101,491 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 97,051 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 92,492 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 92,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 87,994 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,793 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,752 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 77,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 68,337 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 62,806 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,549 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 48,857 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 41,414 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 34,442 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 DUY 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 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DUY, 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 DUY registered?

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

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