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YC57 LZJ

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

144,585 mi
Last recorded144,585 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 LZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 144,585 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 139,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 119,724 miles

Corrosion on underside

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 119,724 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on underside

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 117,833 miles

Corrosion on underside

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 114,159 miles

Corrosion underside

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 109,317 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 105,095 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 100,437 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 92,025 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,322 miles

free play osr top inner track control arm bush

front pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2016 74,116 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 63,877 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,131 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,101 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,445 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,184 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 32,187 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 LZJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

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

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