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YF57 GGE

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,299 mi
Last recorded108,299 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 GGE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 108,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure rear light unit (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre see chalk mark ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 101,433 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 95,031 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 90,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,353 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 80,043 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 80,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 77,323 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 77,323 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 75,064 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,746 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,958 miles

2 x front brake hoses deteriorated

n/s/f anti roll bar link deteriorated

n/s/f brake sensor damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,334 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,744 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 48,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 42,877 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,501 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,757 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,822 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 GGE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GGE, 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 GGE registered?

YF57 GGE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is YF57 GGE safe to buy?

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