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VA07 YJP

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,592 mi
Last recorded112,592 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 YJP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2024 112,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 105,571 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2022 101,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 95,769 miles

pad light on

under vehicle ltd inspetion covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 85,297 miles

Engine and gear box misted with oil

Front Brake discs lipped

Front Brake hoses starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre worn down to 3mm

Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,408 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,573 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,636 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,439 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 41,615 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2012 35,446 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,235 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,816 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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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VA07 YJP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA07 YJP, 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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VA07 YJP is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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