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BT56 YLY

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,588 mi
Last recorded110,588 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 YLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 110,588 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,088 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 94,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 89,784 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 78,927 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,106 miles

Brake warning light illuminated on dash not believed to be connected to braking system fault.

Fail 23 Jan 2016 75,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake warning light illuminated on dash not believed to be connected to braking system fault.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 66,280 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 66,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s headlight brackets but headlight still secure

Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,111 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,668 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 33,971 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,147 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,780 miles

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

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

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

both front pads brake half worn

n/s/f tyre worm from side

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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BT56 YLY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT56 YLY, 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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BT56 YLY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 22 February 2007.

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