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CX07 YLM

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,033 mi
Last recorded122,033 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX07 YLM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 122,033 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 106,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 May 2023 93,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 85,417 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 75,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2021 75,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front exhaust /cat nuts corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some underside componants

Pass 11 Apr 2020 66,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

down pipe exhaust to catalyst securing nuts excessively corroded and deteriorated

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2020 66,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

down pipe exhaust to catalyst securing nuts excessively corroded and deteriorated

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2019 57,147 miles

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

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,343 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,440 miles

Central Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,434 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 44,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,850 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,675 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,522 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,249 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 16,262 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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CX07 YLM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX07 YLM, 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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CX07 YLM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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