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YE57 CLF

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,731 mi
Last recorded136,731 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 CLF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 136,731 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 136,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 123,021 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber present but not fixed to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central, small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 123,014 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow marker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow marker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber present but not fixed to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central, small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 112,182 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 103,545 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 101,030 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 101,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 91,656 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 84,229 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 84,229 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 74,884 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 74,875 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,940 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 65,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 56,848 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 56,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jan 2012 46,636 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 46,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,588 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 34,405 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,045 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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YE57 CLF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YE57 CLF, 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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YE57 CLF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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