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YK57 HKC

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,959 mi
Last recorded67,959 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 HKC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 67,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake hoses slight cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2020 60,813 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 60,740 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,738 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 49,682 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 39,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limit on edge

Offside Front tyre cracks in centre tread

Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,323 miles

both front tyres splitting slightly between tread

undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,190 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 26,109 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 26,109 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,004 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 21,189 miles

unable todetect emissions

Pass 17 Aug 2012 18,562 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,782 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 12,582 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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YK57 HKC is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK57 HKC, 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 YK57 HKC registered?

YK57 HKC is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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