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YC07 ULM

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,893 mi
Last recorded108,893 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 ULM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 108,893 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 104,695 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 100,096 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 100,094 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,327 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 91,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,839 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 81,839 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge and nail in tyre 195 55r16 r/flat

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2016 76,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge and nail in tyre 195 55r16 r/flat

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers slightly smearing

near side raer tyre heavly cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2014 60,375 miles

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

cracking on nearside rear tyre

nearside rear jacking point missing

Pass 11 May 2013 54,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking and wearing edges

near side rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 19 May 2012 48,267 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 48,267 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 42,852 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 42,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise n/s/r jacking point block missing at time of test

advise o/s/f and o/s/r doors have dents in them

advise o/s/r wheel arch has paint work damage

Pass 26 May 2010 38,207 miles

advise n/s/r jacking rubber missing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,848 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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YC07 ULM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YC07 ULM, 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 YC07 ULM registered?

YC07 ULM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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