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YR57 WZE

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,410 mi
Last recorded122,410 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 WZE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 122,410 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axles corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 118,829 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 113,352 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 112,834 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 110,571 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 107,391 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 107,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 102,625 miles

front inner brake pads close to limit

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,458 miles

Underbody shields fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,622 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 77,742 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,047 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,089 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,736 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 26,777 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 WZE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WZE, 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 YR57 WZE registered?

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

Is YR57 WZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR57 WZE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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