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YE57 VBZ

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,735 mi
Last recorded70,735 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 70,735 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 66,629 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 62,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 57,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2017 52,670 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Dec 2016 47,301 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,463 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on edges and slight cut in o/s/f tyre

engine management light on dash

o/s/r valve slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2013 30,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2012 25,189 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 25,189 miles

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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 20,091 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes under a cover

Pass 26 Nov 2010 15,727 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 VBZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VBZ, 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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What year was YE57 VBZ registered?

YE57 VBZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 10 November 2007.

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