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YG57 YUJ

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,494 mi
Last recorded116,494 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 YUJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2025 116,494 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 112,284 miles

All suspension rubber bushes deteriorating

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion , Rear suspension components corroded .

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 105,544 miles

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

Front undertray fitted limited view

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 105,544 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front undertray fitted limited view

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 103,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 101,431 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 98,568 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,517 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 90,320 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,600 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,412 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,554 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,781 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,995 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,720 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 YUJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YUJ, 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 YUJ registered?

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

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