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YH57 XZU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,267 mi
Last recorded117,267 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 117,267 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 110,067 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 102,767 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 94,891 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,717 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 84,011 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,885 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 75,885 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,990 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 60,871 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,317 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 52,316 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Oct 2014 42,903 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,759 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 26,328 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 12,780 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 12,764 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 XZU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

YH57 XZU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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