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YF57 LJC

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,165 mi
Last recorded112,165 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 LJC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 112,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 110,596 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 110,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 109,799 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 107,161 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 107,161 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 104,737 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,800 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 101,204 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 101,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,003 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Aluminium bearing thight (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Aluminium bearing thight (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 97,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Aluminium bearing thight (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Aluminium bearing thight (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 88,767 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 83,322 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 73,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs badly coroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,360 miles

Rear brake discs badly coroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,157 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,881 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,055 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 LJC 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 75%.

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 YF57 LJC, 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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YF57 LJC is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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