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EJ07 YOD

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,632 mi
Last recorded99,632 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 YOD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 99,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 90,790 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 90,780 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 84,050 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 78,204 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 72,851 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 67,728 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 67,728 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 63,430 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 63,430 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,615 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on edge very close to cord advise replace (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

discs worn

Fail 25 Jun 2015 44,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,517 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 39,057 miles

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

discs worn

Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,267 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,250 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 23,111 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 22,656 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 15,314 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 7,807 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 7,607 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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EJ07 YOD is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EJ07 YOD, 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 EJ07 YOD registered?

EJ07 YOD is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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