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YR57 DDL

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,267 mi
Last recorded138,267 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 138,267 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside - recommended (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside bonnet strut broken

nearside rear bumper damaged

Fail 27 May 2026 138,267 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside - recommended (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside bonnet strut broken

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 May 2025 134,867 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 130,139 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 130,137 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 122,598 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front brake discs rusty brake pads getting low

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

suspension corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 119,658 miles

front brake pads getting low

parking permit n/s lower windscreen

rear brake pads getting low

rear shock absorbers weak

rear sub frame rusty

underside rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2021 112,683 miles

both front tyres getting low

underside rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2020 107,241 miles

ns wiper poor

Pass 16 May 2019 90,046 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 11 May 2018 76,410 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

long handbrake travel

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 60,824 miles

Front brake disks lipped

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake disks lipped

Rear brake pads low

Pass 17 May 2016 48,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,801 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,143 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 34,828 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 31,969 miles

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

both front tyres perrished slightly

osr tyre perrished slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,488 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 24,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 23,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DDL 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 85%.

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 YR57 DDL, 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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YR57 DDL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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