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SP07 YTB

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,406 mi
Last recorded158,406 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 YTB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 158,406 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 158,406 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 155,501 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 155,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 153,526 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 150,539 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 150,539 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended cleaned out (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter lose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp off (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 147,626 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 145,011 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 140,413 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 135,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 129,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 125,096 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 125,092 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 110,246 miles

front discs worn

oil leak

osf tyre worn on edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 95,482 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,519 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 13 Aug 2013 79,271 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,553 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,604 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,783 miles

n/s/f tyre hard wearing on outer tread

rear brake pad warning sensor wire broken

Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SP07 YTB is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SP07 YTB, 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 SP07 YTB registered?

SP07 YTB is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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