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DY07 EXU

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,579 mi
Last recorded91,579 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 EXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 91,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2023 91,578 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted at mot (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2022 80,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 73,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

low braking effort n/s handbrake

various components corroding.various bushes worn.

Fail 3 Apr 2021 73,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

low braking effort n/s handbrake

various components corroding.various bushes worn.

Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,462 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 69,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,574 miles

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

both rear tyres worn iner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2018 61,498 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,536 miles

Both front brake discs are lipped

Both front brake hoses are cracking

Handbrake travel

Offside front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2016 52,951 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing inner edges

Near side front tyre is wearing outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2015 47,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 42,285 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 34,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 34,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 27,338 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,531 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 16,223 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 16,223 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DY07 EXU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DY07 EXU, 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 DY07 EXU registered?

DY07 EXU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2007.

Is DY07 EXU safe to buy?

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