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YF57 FXA

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,473 mi
Last recorded69,473 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 FXA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 69,473 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 66,055 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 63,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 58,598 miles

Full under-trays fitted obscuring some components. Some suspension component corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 57,777 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 56,876 miles

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

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

engine has a missfire

Pass 14 Sep 2018 54,937 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,648 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,219 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,532 miles

Both front tyres worn uneven and cracking

Both reg plates have a 3-D effect

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Vehicle presented in wet condtions

Fail 29 Oct 2015 41,532 miles

Both front tyres worn uneven and cracking

Both reg plates have a 3-D effect

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Vehicle presented in wet condtions

Pass 25 Oct 2014 37,054 miles

Both reg plates have a 3-D effect

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 37,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both reg plates have a 3-D effect

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/Rear tyre worn on inner edges

O/S/Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,453 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 31,453 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,641 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 26,629 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 22,682 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 16,911 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 FXA is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey 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 YF57 FXA, 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 YF57 FXA registered?

YF57 FXA is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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