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YH57 YTE

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,455 mi
Last recorded58,455 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 58,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

dipped beams constantly on unable to turn off

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 14 Oct 2025 58,355 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

dipped beams constantly on unable to turn off

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 Oct 2024 51,846 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 51,817 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 46,486 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 37,913 miles

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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also, nail in tread - punctured. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 23,044 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 20,281 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 16,866 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 11,963 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 11,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 11,467 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 10,982 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 10,223 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 9,417 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 8,536 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 7,452 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 5,902 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 YTE 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 83.3%.

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 YTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH57 YTE registered?

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

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