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YC57 FHX

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,765 mi
Last recorded110,765 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 FHX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 110,765 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 102,649 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 102,649 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Jan 2023 94,469 miles

Front flexi joint temporarily repaired but not leaking on retest

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

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))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 94,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 83,825 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 75,236 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 71,493 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 67,557 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Front Tyres wearing slightly on outer shoulders

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

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))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2017 62,121 miles

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2016 55,912 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 48,569 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 41,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and offside front tyres showing signs of perishing in the tread area .

Pass 7 Dec 2013 35,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge .

Fail 19 Oct 2013 34,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder (bald)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,306 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 23,737 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 20,641 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 FHX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC57 FHX registered?

YC57 FHX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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