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WX56 YNV

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,376 mi
Last recorded88,376 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 YNV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 88,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear section showing corrosion

Pass 15 May 2025 84,412 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 84,412 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2024 72,897 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 71,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 68,487 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flange nuts deteriorating. rotten away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated from body to subframe rubber losing flex ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated going to caliper rubber losing flex and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after brake hoes to sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated from body to sub frame rubber losing flex and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated going to caliper rubber losing flex and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after brake hose before subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension rear track arm outer bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension front track arm outer bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension rear track arm outer bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,169 miles

front pipe to cat joint fixing nut very badly corroded

rear brake pipes at flexes very badly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,195 miles

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT FLANGE MOUNTING NUTS DETERIORATING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE SLOWER TO REACT AND OVER ALL RESULT POOR 208 LOCKING COMPARED TO OFFSIDE 250 LOCKING (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 4 X RUBBER LOSING FLEX (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE PIPES BEFORE AXEL BUSH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE TRACK ARM BUSHES UPPER MIDDLE AND LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,925 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective FRONT PIPE TO CAT MOUNTING NUTS DETERIORATING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPESION FRONT ARM INNER MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule HOSE TO REAR SUBFRAME (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AFTER BRAKE HOSE TO SUB FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged BEFORE BRAKE HOSE TO REAR SUB FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BRAKE HOSE TO REAR SUB FRAME (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule HOSE TO REAR CALIPER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AFTER BRAKEHOSE TO SUB FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 63,925 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Driver's door hinge insecure PIN BOLT LOSE (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective FRONT PIPE TO CAT MOUNTING NUTS DETERIORATING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPESION FRONT ARM INNER MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule HOSE TO REAR SUBFRAME (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AFTER BRAKE HOSE TO SUB FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged BEFORE BRAKE HOSE TO REAR SUB FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BRAKE HOSE TO REAR SUB FRAME (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule HOSE TO REAR CALIPER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AFTER BRAKEHOSE TO SUB FRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 60,570 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 60,564 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 60,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,857 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,291 miles

Engine and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

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

Oil leaks

Fail 28 Jun 2016 58,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Engine and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

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

Oil leaks

Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,705 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 56,705 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,808 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 52,350 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,332 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 42,979 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 36,229 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,179 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 18,935 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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WX56 YNV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WX56 YNV, 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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WX56 YNV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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