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YT57 VGV

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,986 mi
Last recorded166,986 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 VGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 166,986 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 166,986 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 160,433 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 160,433 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 152,172 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

tpms light on

Fail 27 Jun 2024 152,070 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake hose condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

tpms light on

Pass 27 Jul 2023 145,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2023 145,057 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake hose condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2022 137,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 127,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2021 127,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2020 114,557 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 105,397 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 92,401 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 83,439 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 81,133 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 73,571 miles

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

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

baby seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 27 Nov 2015 73,565 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

baby seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 21 Nov 2014 63,289 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 63,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,839 miles

ALL TYRES LOW ON EDGES.

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 43,155 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,563 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 25,205 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 25,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre wearing v.low on inner edge and tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges and tyre perishing

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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YT57 VGV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YT57 VGV, 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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YT57 VGV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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