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YG57 YCX

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,325 mi
Last recorded101,325 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 YCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 101,325 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 95,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad thin but outer pads okay (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

washers provide liquid but very weak

Pass 6 Sep 2024 90,350 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 87,778 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 83,623 miles

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

Lower cover and trays

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 83,623 miles

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

Lower cover and trays

Offside Rear Lower All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 62,221 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 62,221 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 57,162 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 48,194 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 48,194 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,505 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,051 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 34,319 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,967 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,438 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,147 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,828 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,073 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 YCX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YG57 YCX, 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 YCX registered?

YG57 YCX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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