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AK07 YFE

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,178 mi
Last recorded121,178 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 YFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 121,178 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 121,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 115,414 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,440 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 107,332 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 104,335 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 99,229 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 99,229 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,286 miles

rear brake pads worn to excess

Fail 10 Jun 2017 96,286 miles

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

rear brake pads worn to excess

Pass 23 May 2016 86,880 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 86,880 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,092 miles

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Mar 2015 75,092 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front discs wearing thin

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2014 90,072 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 64,839 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 64,839 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Mar 2013 55,816 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,094 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2010 29,994 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AK07 YFE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK07 YFE, 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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AK07 YFE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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