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SV07 YCH

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,211 mi
Last recorded139,211 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 YCH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 139,211 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear diff noisy

Fail 20 Nov 2025 139,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear diff noisy

Pass 24 Oct 2024 129,703 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 118,849 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 107,233 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,350 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn heavily on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just met pass criteria (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 93,350 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn heavily on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just met pass criteria (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 84,973 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 May 2019 73,532 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,325 miles

discs worn

front o/s shockabsorber weeping

Fail 18 Jul 2018 63,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

discs worn

front o/s shockabsorber weeping

Pass 22 Jul 2017 58,283 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,543 miles

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

under tray fitted not allowed the full inspection of some components

Fail 17 Jun 2016 55,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under tray fitted not allowed the full inspection of some components

Pass 18 May 2015 48,043 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 48,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,792 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 37,443 miles

o/s rear tyre worn = uneven wear

bonnet - catch faulty

Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,197 miles

O/S/F Tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 25,739 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 18,964 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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SV07 YCH is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SV07 YCH, 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 SV07 YCH registered?

SV07 YCH is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2007.

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