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YB56 ARZ

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,415 mi
Last recorded94,415 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 ARZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 94,415 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))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 94,415 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))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire middle (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 86,404 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 86,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 83,642 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 73,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 71,044 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 66,597 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 66,594 miles

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,786 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 48,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 41,895 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 34,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2012 23,148 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 23,148 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 16,874 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 9,593 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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YB56 ARZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YB56 ARZ, 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 YB56 ARZ registered?

YB56 ARZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 5 February 2007.

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