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YC57 DYX

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,639 mi
Last recorded125,639 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 DYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 125,639 miles

Both front and Rear discs corroding and lipped

Front number plate damage

N/S/F Wing Damage

Fail 9 Mar 2026 125,639 miles

Both front and Rear discs corroding and lipped

Front number plate damage

N/S/F Wing Damage

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 116,739 miles

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

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

Rear Both rear tires wearing bald inner edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides strong advice (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 116,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both rear tires wearing bald inner edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides strong advice (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 107,555 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Strong advice (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Both rear tires wearing bald inner edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides strong advice (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 98,120 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,066 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,366 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake travel

Pass 16 May 2019 66,689 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 65,259 miles

brake pads worn rear

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,960 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2016 60,308 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 57,910 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,925 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 50,623 miles

tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2012 45,742 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,772 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 30,335 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 DYX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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