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SD07 YTS

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,981 mi
Last recorded150,981 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD07 YTS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 150,981 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (all rear) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front shock absorber has long travel than nearside front

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 150,981 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (all rear) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front shock absorber has long travel than nearside front

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 144,991 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front suspension strut longer travel than nearside

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 140,529 miles

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

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

back box heat shield loose

Fail 30 May 2020 140,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

back box heat shield loose

Pass 8 Mar 2019 132,674 miles

Advise damp around offside shock absorb er leaking oil borderline

Advise rear differential seal leaking borderline

Fail 8 Mar 2019 132,674 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Advise damp around offside shock absorb er leaking oil borderline

Advise rear differential seal leaking borderline

Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 124,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wheel nut(s) missing all around (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 121,577 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 110,135 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 110,135 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 92,732 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2014 92,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 72,911 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 58,778 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,309 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,794 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 52,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 46,011 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 YTS is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YTS, 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 YTS registered?

SD07 YTS is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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