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YC57 EFE

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,938 mi
Last recorded149,938 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 149,938 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 146,048 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 141,482 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 corners perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 141,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 corners perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 135,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 135,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 17 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 124,096 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 16 Nov 2020 112,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Nov 2020 112,337 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2019 92,022 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,173 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,266 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 77,266 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,532 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 71,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2015 62,502 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 53,611 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 46,684 miles

Traction control warning light stays on.

Fail 3 Aug 2012 46,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Traction control warning light stays on.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,273 miles

CHECK FRONT PAD THICKNESS.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 32,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

CHECK FRONT PAD THICKNESS.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGE.

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 EFE 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 66.7%.

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 EFE, 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 EFE registered?

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

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