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YC57 FYM

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,504 mi
Last recorded90,504 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 90,504 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 82,954 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,703 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 72,567 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 72,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 58,483 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 58,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,268 miles

During emissions test EML light came on briefly.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 46,034 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,034 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,896 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,450 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 27,272 miles

all tyres have uneven treadwear

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 FYM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

YC57 FYM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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