2007 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · YC57 CZU
2007 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 107,228 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YC57 CZU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2023
- 107,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC57 CZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 116 (YC57 CZU) between January 2011 and April 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
YC57 CZU Mileage History
- 31/01/201133,929 mi
- 31/01/201133,929 mi
- 31/01/201238,184 mi+4,255 mi
- 31/01/201238,184 mi
- 25/06/201239,796 mi+1,612 mi
- 24/06/201343,663 mi+3,867 mi
- 17/06/201446,779 mi+3,116 mi
- 08/06/201550,377 mi+3,598 mi
- 08/06/201550,377 mi
- 02/06/201653,612 mi+3,235 mi
- 30/05/201757,049 mi+3,437 mi
- 23/07/201867,928 mi+10,879 mi
- 31/07/201976,940 mi+9,012 mi
- 31/07/201976,940 mi
- 28/01/202185,341 mi+8,401 mi
- 02/02/202185,342 mi+1 mi
- 07/02/202299,843 mi+14,501 mi
- 22/04/2023107,228 mi+7,385 mi
Average of roughly 5,998 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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