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YH57 YXE

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,220 mi
Last recorded103,220 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 YXE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 103,220 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 98,939 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 94,361 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 81,908 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 81,905 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 74,145 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 74,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 71,712 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 71,374 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 68,204 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 5 Jan 2018 60,737 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 5 Jan 2018 60,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre close to limit

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,913 miles

Indicators flash a little fast

Low windscreen washer pressure

Pass 28 Oct 2015 40,863 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,636 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,468 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,793 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 19,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,014 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 16,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s/f tyre centre tread is slightly damage

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 YXE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YXE, 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 YXE registered?

YH57 YXE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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