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YN57 TVJ

2007 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,675 mi
Last recorded96,675 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN57 TVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 96,675 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 96,631 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 86,518 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 121,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 86,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 77,927 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,345 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,277 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,163 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,394 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 26,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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YN57 TVJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YN57 TVJ, 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 YN57 TVJ registered?

YN57 TVJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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