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YB56 LXF

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,021 mi
Last recorded145,021 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2024 145,021 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 139,385 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 133,016 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 129,116 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 125,026 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 121,586 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 116,510 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 107,655 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,822 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 91,336 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 84,370 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,830 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,497 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 18,112 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 LXF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YB56 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

YB56 LXF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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