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YC57 LFL

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,152 mi
Last recorded120,152 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 120,152 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 120,141 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 106,395 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 101,795 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 97,431 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 94,027 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 94,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,185 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,403 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,125 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,410 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,667 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 65,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,706 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 61,706 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,953 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,558 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 LFL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LFL, 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 LFL registered?

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

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