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YH57 YCR

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,718 mi
Last recorded68,718 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 68,718 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 67,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 29 Apr 2024 66,858 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 66,858 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 65,854 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 64,599 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 63,391 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 62,344 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,435 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 54,576 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,204 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,150 miles

plastic cover fitted under vechile

Fail 12 Feb 2013 38,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,856 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,724 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,770 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,980 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 YCR 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 89.5%.

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 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

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

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