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SD07 YGA

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,558 mi
Last recorded121,558 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD07 YGA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 121,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 119,362 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2023 116,186 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2022 112,117 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 1 Dec 2022 112,117 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 107,352 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2021 106,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 103,040 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2020 102,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid low or wiring fault on pad sensor (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

front to rear under covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2019 98,150 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 98,150 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 94,382 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim minor damage to outer face (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 90,187 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim minor damage to outer face (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,597 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 85,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,337 miles

Nearside front wheel damaged on rim, not excessive

covers and trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2014 78,031 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,568 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 75,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 27,351 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,646 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 21,488 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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SD07 YGA is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SD07 YGA, 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 SD07 YGA registered?

SD07 YGA is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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