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AP07 YLS

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,846 mi
Last recorded96,846 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 YLS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,846 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear on subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack top of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades starting to split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake has little or no reserve travel

under side has engine covers and sill covers unable to check fully

Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 79,168 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 76,326 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 72,554 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 71,413 miles

Both front tyres have low tread on the outer edges.

Pass 30 May 2014 69,388 miles

brake pad wear sensor broken

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 11 May 2013 57,245 miles

Advise all pads getting low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from both diff output seals

Pass 11 May 2013 57,245 miles

Advise all pads getting low

oil leak from both diff output seals

Pass 14 May 2012 46,646 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 37,248 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 24,815 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AP07 YLS is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AP07 YLS, 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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What year was AP07 YLS registered?

AP07 YLS is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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