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Y33 BRN

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,416 mi
Last recorded106,416 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 BRN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 106,416 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 106,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 99,825 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 99,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 93,720 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 93,720 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 85,746 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 79,864 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 79,864 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 76,642 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,464 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,463 miles

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2016 65,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 59,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 42,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 35,136 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 35,136 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 26,330 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 20,153 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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Y33 BRN is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y33 BRN, 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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Y33 BRN is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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