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YE57 CUA

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,462 mi
Last recorded143,462 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 143,462 miles

Both front anti roll bar link ball joints worn

Pass 19 Oct 2019 136,340 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2018 127,411 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Both Headlamp units (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 127,411 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Both Headlamp units (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 73,285 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 73,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 68,060 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 59,550 miles

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

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

engine management lamp is on

Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,593 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,778 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 49,778 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 46,212 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 3 May 2012 40,896 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,208 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,101 miles

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)

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 CUA 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 CUA, 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 YE57 CUA registered?

YE57 CUA is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 17 October 2007.

Is YE57 CUA safe to buy?

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