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Y20 LMC

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,660 mi
Last recorded82,660 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 LMC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 82,660 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 75,862 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 62,448 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 52,767 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 49,391 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 48,317 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))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 45,683 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 45,404 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,973 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 41,973 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,181 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,636 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 23,549 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 15,111 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 8,795 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 5,242 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 4,990 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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Y20 LMC is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y20 LMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y20 LMC registered?

Y20 LMC is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is Y20 LMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y20 LMC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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