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CX07 YLO

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,092 mi
Last recorded148,092 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX07 YLO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 148,092 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 141,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2022 133,629 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 133,624 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 125,388 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 125,379 miles

Emissions not tested c/o level high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure middle /rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 116,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 103,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2016 96,611 miles

n/s/f alloy damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,273 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2014 78,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs badly corroded

both rear brake pads very low

Fail 13 Sep 2014 78,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs badly corroded

both rear brake pads very low

Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,360 miles

offside rear brake disc outter face reduced by rust

Fail 9 Aug 2013 70,234 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

offside rear brake disc outter face reduced by rust

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,810 miles

brake pad warning light on

traction control warning light on

Fail 18 Aug 2012 63,809 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

traction control warning light on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,729 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,704 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 YLO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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