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TF07 YLR

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,426 mi
Last recorded123,426 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF07 YLR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 123,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 115,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 115,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 104,504 miles

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

Surface rust under the vehicle under try fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2021 104,504 miles

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

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

Surface rust under the vehicle under try fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2020 97,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 93,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 85,623 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 79,360 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,621 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 73,621 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,908 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 55,761 miles

exhaust corrosion advancing

front tyres worn on outer tread edges

rear brake pads worn to approx 4mm

rear flex pipe ferrules rusting

Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,770 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,014 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

two child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,250 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 22,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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TF07 YLR is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TF07 YLR, 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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TF07 YLR is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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