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YH57 BYX

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,688 mi
Last recorded135,688 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 BYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2024 135,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 124,003 miles

Rear handbrake just met requirements

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 118,142 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 110,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 104,117 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 95,908 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 77,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine, under body and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 67,777 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,652 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,741 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,690 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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YH57 BYX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YH57 BYX, 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 YH57 BYX registered?

YH57 BYX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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