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YH57 YPJ

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,916 mi
Last recorded150,916 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 150,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 141,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper slightly damaged.

Mist of oil around nearside rear brake hose.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and Offside rear wheels close to body.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 128,628 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 123,367 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake warning lamp illuminated

under-tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2019 115,464 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 115,464 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2018 110,458 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 101,934 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,138 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 70,020 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 56,392 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Mar 2013 49,194 miles

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

hand brake warning light on

stability light on

tyre moniter light on

Pass 23 May 2012 40,901 miles

brake pad warning light on.

traction control light on.

Fail 23 May 2012 40,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on.

traction control light on.

Pass 23 May 2011 25,573 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,565 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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 YPJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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