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YC57 SCV

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,447 mi
Last recorded100,447 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 100,447 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,636 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 91,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,927 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 83,927 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 72,254 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 72,254 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,025 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 41,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,007 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 SCV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

YC57 SCV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 6 October 2007.

Is YC57 SCV safe to buy?

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