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YF57 SYG

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,027 mi
Last recorded106,027 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 106,027 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 99,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 94,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 89,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 84,479 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 84,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 80,670 miles

Rear deff noisey

Pass 8 Apr 2019 75,775 miles

Offside Rear number plate lamp not fitted correctly

Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyre worn around edge of tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2017 70,916 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 68,874 miles

nearside and offside front tyre worn around adge of tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,820 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,400 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 52,400 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,133 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,128 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,109 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 34,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 30,291 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,137 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 SYG is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

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

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