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YA07 SFZ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

184,447 mi
Last recorded184,447 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 184,447 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 180,797 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 175,740 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 170,751 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 163,563 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 163,563 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 153,533 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 133,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 111,373 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 99,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 99,186 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 88,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 78,007 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,991 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 66,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,760 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,258 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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YA07 SFZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SFZ, 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 YA07 SFZ registered?

YA07 SFZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 11 July 2007.

Is YA07 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA07 SFZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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