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YA07 RNJ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,063 mi
Last recorded107,063 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 RNJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 107,063 miles

Official stickers in swept area of windscreen.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 102,158 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 100,134 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 100,134 miles

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

Official stickers in swept zone of windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,662 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,883 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 97,418 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 96,106 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 93,703 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 86,616 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 86,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,317 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 78,317 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,823 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,958 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,598 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 43,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,690 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,308 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 30,803 miles

both rear tyres getting low

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 RNJ 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 YA07 RNJ, 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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What year was YA07 RNJ registered?

YA07 RNJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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