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YH57 DEU

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,805 mi
Last recorded96,805 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 DEU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 96,805 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 96,805 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 92,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perishing and has cut to outside wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 92,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm rubber bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perishing and has cut to outside wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Has play on the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 87,505 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Has play on the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 85,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 18 Sep 2020 85,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 1 Sep 2020 85,669 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Slight exhaust leak at the joint before the rear box.

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad wear sensor damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2019 81,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad wear sensor damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2018 77,775 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 77,775 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 73,676 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,150 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,138 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 61,138 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 57,070 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,070 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,796 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,528 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,563 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 DEU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YH57 DEU, 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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YH57 DEU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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