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YC57 MRX

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,607 mi
Last recorded42,607 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 42,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 40,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 38,687 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 37,309 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 34,423 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 33,172 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,193 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 29,381 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,274 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 28,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished & cracked to expose cords on treaded area (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished & cracked to expose cords on treaded area (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,397 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,292 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 25,240 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 25,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,766 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,186 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,419 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 MRX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC57 MRX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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