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YC57 GSU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,556 mi
Last recorded135,556 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 GSU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 135,556 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 135,554 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 116,640 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 116,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 112,737 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 111,168 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 108,453 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,328 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 93,449 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 93,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,471 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge slightly

offside rear brake pad warning light wire disconnected

Fail 1 Feb 2017 89,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge slightly

offside rear brake pad warning light wire disconnected

Pass 22 Jan 2016 80,894 miles

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

offside rear tyre ON legal limit

Fail 22 Jan 2016 80,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre ON legal limit

Fail 23 Dec 2014 72,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 72,386 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,311 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,422 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,662 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 20,658 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 GSU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GSU, 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 GSU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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