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B5 YRL

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,309 mi
Last recorded105,309 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 YRL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 105,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 101,325 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 92,105 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine. ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 84,659 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 76,551 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 69,221 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 56,325 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 56,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,432 miles

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

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

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

warning lights on

Fail 5 Oct 2012 33,429 miles

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

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

warning lights on

Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,688 miles

unable to fully check pasenger front seat belt, child safty seat fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 19,372 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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B5 YRL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B5 YRL, 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 B5 YRL registered?

B5 YRL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is B5 YRL safe to buy?

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