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AY07 ZZY

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,568 mi
Last recorded104,568 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 ZZY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 104,568 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 104,546 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator not working both front not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe/mounting area corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 100,907 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 94,626 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 94,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake being fouled by shock absorber bracket

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 92,756 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 92,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,757 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,337 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,153 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,784 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,264 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 26,917 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 21,576 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2010 21,576 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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AY07 ZZY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY07 ZZY, 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 AY07 ZZY registered?

AY07 ZZY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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