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FG07 YRS

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,861 mi
Last recorded92,861 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 YRS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 92,861 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 85,306 miles

Front exhaust flange studs snapped but exhaust still secure

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 84,439 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 84,439 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to calliper chalked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 82,570 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 79,019 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 73,143 miles

handbrake only just met minimum requirments 19% advise attention

Pass 31 Mar 2018 69,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 65,729 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,473 miles

Both front washers jets poor and only just meet minimum rquirements

Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,591 miles

Offside front plastic jacking block missing allowing ingress of water to outer sill,advise replacement

Fail 24 Mar 2015 57,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside front plastic jacking block missing allowing ingress of water to outer sill,advise replacement

Offside rear number plate light dim,may require new bulb

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,833 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,405 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,078 miles

front pads low

front tyres warn bold outer edges/on limit

rear tyres low

Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,482 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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FG07 YRS is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG07 YRS, 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 FG07 YRS registered?

FG07 YRS is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2007.

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