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YG57 MYS

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,507 mi
Last recorded97,507 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 MYS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 97,507 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 97,507 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 96,809 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 96,517 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 96,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 93,019 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 93,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both, (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both, PRS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 88,532 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 88,532 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 85,090 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,153 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,509 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 75,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

all indicators flashing faster than normal but not more than 120 times a minute

Pass 15 Dec 2016 71,290 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 66,963 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 66,963 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 56,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

TYRE SIZE: 225/40X18 RUN-FLAT

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal minimum

Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,395 miles

TYRE SIZE: 225/40X18 RUN-FLAT

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal minimum

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,104 miles

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 40,073 miles

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

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,393 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,780 miles

n/s/r jacking block missing

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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YG57 MYS is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YG57 MYS, 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 YG57 MYS registered?

YG57 MYS is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is YG57 MYS safe to buy?

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