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YR57 UCA

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,989 mi
Last recorded88,989 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 UCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 88,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 85,771 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 77,563 miles

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

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 77,563 miles

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

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

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 30 Oct 2018 70,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,949 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,184 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,559 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,279 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 43,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 39,197 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 39,197 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2012 25,847 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,742 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 19,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 14,833 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 UCA is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

YR57 UCA is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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