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YA07 ECC

2007 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,086 mi
Last recorded145,086 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 ECC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 145,086 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 133,494 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to underbody of vehicle

tested in wet conditions

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2023 130,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

top mount slightly noisey

Fail 2 Nov 2023 130,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

top mount slightly noisey

Fail 11 Aug 2023 130,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear lower side light not working

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

Rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 120,639 miles

All rear brake hose slightly perished

Both front brake hose slightly perished

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 120,596 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear brake hose slightly perished

Both front brake hose slightly perished

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 114,855 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Brake pad warning light on

Offside front brake back plate loose

Offside rear brake pad warning wire broken

Rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2020 103,112 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake slow

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 90,132 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake slow

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside more than slight (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS illuminated

Pass 18 Sep 2018 77,197 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,938 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Sep 2016 63,775 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,119 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,518 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 26,125 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 26,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YA07 ECC is a 2007 BMW 116 in White 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 YA07 ECC, 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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YA07 ECC is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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