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YG57 YFS

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,905 mi
Last recorded110,905 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 110,905 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres slightly cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2025 109,210 miles

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 107,030 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 107,030 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Both rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 103,049 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,001 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 84,515 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,375 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,522 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,838 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,319 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,838 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,139 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,017 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,632 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,092 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,700 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,694 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 YFS is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YFS, 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 YFS registered?

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

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