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YC57 ELU

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,213 mi
Last recorded128,213 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 ELU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 128,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 121,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sway arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sway arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 118,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sway arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sway arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 116,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 113,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 113,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 107,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 100,782 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,193 miles

Alternator nosiey

Child seats fitted

Under tray fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 85,193 miles

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

Alternator nosiey

Child seats fitted

Under tray fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2014 81,584 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2014 81,584 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,077 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 4 Oct 2012 59,297 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,101 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,558 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 ELU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ELU, 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 ELU registered?

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

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