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YC57 EBO

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,876 mi
Last recorded143,876 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 143,876 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear DIFF OIL LEAK

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TRYRES (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Nov 2021 134,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,323 miles

2 out of 4 nuts missing from exhaust joint from downpipe to center section

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 115,745 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 109,449 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 109,449 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bulb defect display illuminated

Fail 15 Jul 2017 98,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also nail in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bulb defect display illuminated

Pass 23 May 2016 85,097 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 85,090 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-50-17 (4.1.E.1)

nsf brake wear sensor requires repair

Pass 8 Oct 2015 81,176 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 73,096 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s handbrake effort should be a lot better

Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,594 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 65,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,518 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,977 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,948 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,471 miles

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 24 Sep 2010 40,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

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 EBO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EBO, 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 EBO registered?

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

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