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YT57 YEL

2007 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,034 mi
Last recorded124,034 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 YEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 124,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 121,434 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 121,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 116,725 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 110,328 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 104,693 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,205 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 97,203 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,595 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 83,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,812 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 63,499 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 47,964 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 33,971 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 33,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 21,172 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 19,659 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 17,417 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,446 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,958 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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YT57 YEL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT57 YEL, 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 YEL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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