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YD07 ARU

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,062 mi
Last recorded106,062 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 ARU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2021 106,062 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,097 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 95,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater missing lens (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 89,463 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 89,463 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,307 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 82,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,578 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 74,502 miles

Central Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,604 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,986 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,983 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,015 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 43,087 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,009 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 20,419 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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YD07 ARU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YD07 ARU, 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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YD07 ARU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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