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YR57 CXM

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,471 mi
Last recorded86,471 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 CXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 86,471 miles

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

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

Signs of body corrosion.

Fail 16 Oct 2025 86,435 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Signs of body corrosion.

Pass 14 Oct 2024 85,210 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 82,230 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,781 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 74,781 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,583 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 53,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Pad wear sensor not in pad

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 44,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,479 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 40,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 37,967 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,457 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 34,457 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,821 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2013 16,864 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 16,864 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 14,536 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 8,078 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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YR57 CXM 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 YR57 CXM, 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 YR57 CXM registered?

YR57 CXM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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