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YG57 YTU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,294 mi
Last recorded88,294 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 88,294 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 66,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 66,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 61,855 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 57,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 6 Oct 2020 54,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2020 54,293 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 49,996 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 45,308 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,963 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 41,566 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 41,566 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,308 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 34,957 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 30,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 30,426 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 25,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,943 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,414 miles

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

all 4 tyres have minor cracks in the tread,not deep enough to reach ply or metal banding.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 17,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,992 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 YTU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YTU, 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 YTU registered?

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

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