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YC57 LCU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,265 mi
Last recorded139,265 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 139,265 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 133,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 124,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 124,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 119,463 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 112,914 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 112,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 108,444 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 106,329 miles

front tyres worn uneven and nearside thin on edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,768 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 73,040 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,132 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,571 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,538 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,575 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 LCU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LCU, 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 LCU registered?

YC57 LCU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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