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YF57 ELW

2007 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,561 mi
Last recorded99,561 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 ELW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 99,561 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 88,594 miles

Nearside reverse light inop

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2016 88,233 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside reverse light inop

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2015 73,651 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 73,651 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 69,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,800 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,450 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread perished

Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,858 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,113 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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YF57 ELW is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YF57 ELW, 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 YF57 ELW registered?

YF57 ELW is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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