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YH57 URA

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,281 mi
Last recorded79,281 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 URA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2026 79,281 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 76,800 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2025 76,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 74,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm gaiter deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm gaiter deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked outer edge. no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2024 74,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm gaiter deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm gaiter deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked outer edge. no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2023 71,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears close to the wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on the outer edge but no cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears close to the wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel is binding slightly

fuel cap seal slightly perished and cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2022 68,855 miles

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 68,855 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,211 miles

Front Brake discs have surface rust

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs have surface rust

Fail 24 Feb 2021 68,211 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake discs have surface rust

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs have surface rust

Pass 23 Dec 2019 67,593 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,850 miles

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

all brake discs have light surface rust

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

low tyre pressure light on

Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,682 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

items removed from drivers view

Fail 7 Jun 2016 44,682 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

items removed from drivers view

Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 25,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs ahve light surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2014 25,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs ahve light surface corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2013 21,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 17,886 miles

all brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 5 Feb 2011 13,704 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 URA is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 URA, 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 URA is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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