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YG57 YKN

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,001 mi
Last recorded93,001 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 93,001 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 88,820 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2025 88,820 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2023 87,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2023 78,164 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 78,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 76,893 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2018 74,909 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 67,674 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 61,104 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,181 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 53,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 43,437 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,912 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,890 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,833 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 YKN is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YKN, 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 YKN registered?

YG57 YKN is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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The MOT history for YG57 YKN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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