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YC57 LRY

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,820 mi
Last recorded112,820 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 LRY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 112,820 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 112,820 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 107,314 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 107,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,805 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 99,805 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 94,006 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 87,712 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 76,397 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 76,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 66,109 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 66,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,521 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,216 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,443 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,778 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,888 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 29,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 29,034 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,911 miles

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

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 LRY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver 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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

YC57 LRY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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