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YG57 URH

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,586 mi
Last recorded105,586 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 URH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 105,586 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has oil wax underseal underneath

Fail 21 Apr 2026 105,586 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has oil wax underseal underneath

Pass 11 Oct 2025 101,777 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 98,812 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 93,899 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 4 Oct 2022 89,202 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Fail 4 Oct 2022 89,202 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,814 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,171 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 81,570 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 81,570 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted not allowing inspection to some underside coponents

Fail 28 Sep 2018 78,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted not allowing inspection to some underside coponents

Pass 28 Sep 2017 71,758 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

petrol cap sealing washer slightly split

Fail 28 Sep 2017 71,758 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

petrol cap sealing washer slightly split

Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,668 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 57,668 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 40,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 40,405 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 37,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,361 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,036 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,639 miles

both front wipers smearing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,663 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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YG57 URH is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 URH, 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 YG57 URH registered?

YG57 URH is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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