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YY57 FSK

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,272 mi
Last recorded166,272 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 FSK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 166,272 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front & both rear brake flexis starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre 1.6mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre 2mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe / axle / suspension corroded

under trays from front to rear & side to side... vision limited

Pass 25 Jun 2024 157,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f lower ball joint dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre bald outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on wear bars between 3/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre low tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s/r suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2024 157,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f lower ball joint dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre bald outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on wear bars between 3/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre low tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s/r suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2023 148,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil residue on the engine and gearbox

Fail 6 Jun 2023 148,777 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil residue on the engine and gearbox

Pass 2 Apr 2022 138,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 125,619 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 125,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 112,856 miles

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

rear diff noisey

Pass 26 Oct 2018 107,126 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,289 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 83,799 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 83,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 67,184 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 60,316 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 30 Oct 2013 53,624 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 47,402 miles

Rear brake pads near limit

Pass 29 Oct 2011 33,302 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,034 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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YY57 FSK is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YY57 FSK, 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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YY57 FSK is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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