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YC57 ELO

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,532 mi
Last recorded103,532 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 103,532 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 100,442 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 100,442 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 96,833 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,449 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 76,274 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 75,410 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 73,848 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 73,848 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 71,684 miles

both front tyres tread cracked

Fail 5 May 2016 71,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres tread cracked

osr brake wear indicator not fitted insecure

puncture warning light is on

Pass 1 May 2015 69,506 miles

slight play at o/s/f steering arm

Pass 5 May 2014 67,744 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,105 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 66,098 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,914 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,907 miles

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

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

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 ELO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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