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YE57 ZVC

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,667 mi
Last recorded95,667 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 95,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS HEAVY WEAR ON OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 95,652 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 88,722 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 88,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear upper radius arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,616 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,993 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 76,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 58,024 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2013 41,467 miles

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

all four sets of pads wearing low

Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,569 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 17,963 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 15,408 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 ZVC 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 76.9%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

YE57 ZVC is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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