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YC57 EHT

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,056 mi
Last recorded113,056 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 113,056 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated BONNET CATCH (3.1 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 113,054 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated BONNET CATCH (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 102,218 miles

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 102,218 miles

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,428 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 97,421 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 90,152 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect vehicle fully

Fail 13 Nov 2015 90,152 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect vehicle fully

Pass 1 Nov 2014 84,442 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,166 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,999 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 69,999 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 55,906 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,875 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 EHT is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EHT, 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 EHT registered?

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

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