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Y21 HTF

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,267 mi
Last recorded120,267 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 HTF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 120,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre central tread repairable area ()

Fail 22 Mar 2024 120,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section between rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre central tread repairable area ()

Pass 18 Mar 2023 110,955 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 103,907 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 95,681 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside / nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside / nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,045 miles

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

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

n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to crack between the tread

Fail 12 Mar 2020 93,043 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to crack between the tread

Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,557 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,263 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner side wall ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 78,143 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 67,850 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 67,850 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2015 60,521 miles

N/S Front tyre worn on outside and nail in. O/S Front tyre worn on outside

N/S Rear tyre cracked. N/S Front tyre cracked O/S Front tyre cracked

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,265 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,986 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,189 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,641 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 10,898 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 10,898 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 9 Dec 2009 5,787 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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Y21 HTF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y21 HTF, 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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Y21 HTF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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