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YB56 YVO

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,353 mi
Last recorded145,353 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 YVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 145,353 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 145,353 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 138,613 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING/NEEDS ATTENTION

Fail 1 Oct 2024 138,613 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING/NEEDS ATTENTION

Pass 14 Sep 2023 137,854 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 129,786 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 121,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2021 121,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,693 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 106,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Rear Upper arms corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 96,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 84,587 miles

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

exhaust corroded

petrol flat

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,625 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,405 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 55,168 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front (both) Tyre(s) worn unevenly

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,168 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front (both) Tyre(s) worn unevenly

Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear Tyre has a cut but cannot see ply or cords

Fail 23 Sep 2013 45,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear Tyre has a cut but cannot see ply or cords

Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,072 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on outer edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,941 miles

Rear number plate, offside loose.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 30,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate, offside loose.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,075 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 28,070 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 18,124 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 YVO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YVO, 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 YVO registered?

YB56 YVO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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