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YC57 OWA

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,881 mi
Last recorded83,881 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 OWA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 83,881 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 79,109 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight travel on handbrake lever

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm's front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 71,526 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 66,091 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 58,314 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,498 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,307 miles

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

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 21 Mar 2017 44,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,389 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 May 2014 29,902 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2014 29,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 25,056 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2011 16,750 miles

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

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 OWA is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC57 OWA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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