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YF57 TZJ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,671 mi
Last recorded93,671 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 93,671 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 89,250 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2024 89,223 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 88,961 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 81,701 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 74,118 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 67,364 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,753 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 5,619 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 4,809 miles

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

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 TZJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 TZJ, 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 TZJ registered?

YF57 TZJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is YF57 TZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 TZJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF57 TZJ have outstanding finance?

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