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YH57 XZE

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,295 mi
Last recorded31,295 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 31,295 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

headlamps hazy

Pass 20 Sep 2024 29,390 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

one of rear exhaust hangers broken

Pass 22 Sep 2023 28,289 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

one of rear exhaust hangers broken

Pass 16 Sep 2022 27,534 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

one of rear exhaust hangers broken

Pass 21 Sep 2021 27,098 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 26,587 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 25,680 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 23,397 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,730 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,603 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 18,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 17,004 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 15,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 14,293 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,884 miles

deep cut in tyre not showing cords at time offside rear

unable to check brake pipes ETC due to underbody trims fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2010 11,722 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 XZE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

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

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