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SF07 YLY

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

125,025 mi
Last recorded125,025 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF07 YLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 125,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 122,479 miles

nearside rear brake binds slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2018 117,907 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 114,169 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 108,603 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 102,594 miles

rear tyres on the limit advise to be changed

slight corrosion to the brake pipes

Pass 4 Jul 2015 94,671 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,750 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,407 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,487 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,925 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 30,192 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 10,923 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 10,359 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 10,335 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 Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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SF07 YLY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SF07 YLY, 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 SF07 YLY registered?

SF07 YLY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2007.

Is SF07 YLY safe to buy?

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