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YE57 YTH

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,334 mi
Last recorded104,334 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 YTH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 104,334 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 99,762 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 94,760 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s/f + n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade worn

Fail 9 Apr 2021 94,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s/f + n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade worn

Fail 6 Apr 2021 94,743 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc is heavily scored on the inner face

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 29 Apr 2020 87,362 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 87,362 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strengthening plate attaching to the rear axle bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has very deep separation splits between tread 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 86,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear slight damage to light

Pass 15 Jan 2018 78,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 74,042 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,366 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,627 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,462 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,384 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 1 Feb 2012 47,965 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 47,964 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 41,504 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 41,504 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,685 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 YTH is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YTH, 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 YTH is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 3 December 2007.

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