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YH57 YBL

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,758 mi
Last recorded114,758 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 114,758 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 114,758 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 107,790 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 105,513 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 99,297 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 94,876 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 94,876 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,816 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 71,053 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 71,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 7 Jul 2016 64,544 miles

ALL 4 Brake discs worn/lipped

Both rear tyres perished in tread area

Deep cut N/S/R tyres tread area

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2015 57,653 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 51,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front 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 12 Jul 2013 46,652 miles

rear brake pads starting to get a bit low.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,940 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 39,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 39,063 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,592 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 YBL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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