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YX57 PLU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

148,785 mi
Last recorded148,785 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 PLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 148,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 142,978 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 138,654 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 134,959 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 132,010 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 127,334 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 122,668 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 117,084 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 111,543 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 109,382 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,017 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 93,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 93,384 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,079 miles

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

rear pad sensor not located.

slight play in n/s/rear upper susp arm.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,115 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2-3mm

slight play in n/s/rear upper susp arm.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,982 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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YX57 PLU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YX57 PLU, 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 YX57 PLU registered?

YX57 PLU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is YX57 PLU safe to buy?

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