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YY56 SXM

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,457 mi
Last recorded97,457 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 SXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 97,457 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 94,089 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 90,876 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 90,876 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 87,543 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Engine warning light on dash

Pass 4 Jan 2017 83,525 miles

engine management light on

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexies age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Jan 2016 80,078 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,866 miles

Engine light is on.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,825 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 27 Dec 2012 64,373 miles

Brake pies have protective coating unable to fully inspect

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,441 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,664 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,940 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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YY56 SXM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YY56 SXM, 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 YY56 SXM registered?

YY56 SXM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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The MOT history for YY56 SXM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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