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YS57 GVF

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,754 mi
Last recorded89,754 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 GVF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 89,754 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 88,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 86,335 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jun 2024 86,335 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2023 84,744 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 93,753 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 82,834 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 82,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 81,855 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 81,855 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 79,806 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 77,052 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 77,051 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 66,869 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 59,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,694 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,461 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,079 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 26,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,815 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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YS57 GVF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YS57 GVF, 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 YS57 GVF registered?

YS57 GVF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 December 2007.

Is YS57 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 GVF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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