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YC57 LPV

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

108,620 mi
Last recorded108,620 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 108,620 miles

rear axel corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2025 101,416 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 94,075 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 85,971 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,135 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 73,130 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 67,532 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 63,694 miles

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,127 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,393 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,062 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small screw in left hand rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,487 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 46,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts between tread blocks on offside rear tyre

Fail 24 May 2012 46,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts between tread blocks on offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,889 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,617 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 LPV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LPV, 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 LPV registered?

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

Is YC57 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 LPV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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