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YC57 OVF

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,457 mi
Last recorded136,457 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 136,457 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 136,456 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 111,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 90,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,336 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 80,378 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 80,378 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 71,606 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 54,207 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 35,017 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 OVF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OVF, 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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YC57 OVF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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