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YE57 CTV

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,841 mi
Last recorded98,841 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2023 98,841 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2023 98,841 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 89,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 85,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,475 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear handbrake low

Fail 3 Jan 2019 82,475 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear handbrake low

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 78,714 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 78,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,102 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,786 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has a cut across the centre 3/4 but does not show cords.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2013 43,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,764 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 36,025 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 25,673 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 CTV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE57 CTV, 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 CTV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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