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YH57 XUJ

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,161 mi
Last recorded101,161 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 XUJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 101,161 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 101,161 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 101,157 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel HANDBRAKE APPLIED BUT VEHICLE STILL MOVES (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO PERISHED AND SHOWING CORD BRAKE FLEXI HOSES (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective SPLIT (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated SHOWING CORD (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated SHOWING CORD (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER SHOULDER 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 94,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 91,090 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 91,090 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 85,279 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,390 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2019 75,390 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 70,486 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 70,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 65,836 miles

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

Nearside 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 27 Feb 2016 58,601 miles

Oil Leak (Gear Box)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 58,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 Run Flat (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak (Gear Box)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 53,622 miles

Nearside 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)

Steering lock warning lamp illuminated but steering and steering lock are operational

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 53,601 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Brake warning light is ON.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre is worn on outer shoulder.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 46,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake light on.

Slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 40,807 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Feb 2013 40,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2012 35,220 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Jan 2011 27,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 XUJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XUJ, 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 XUJ registered?

YH57 XUJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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