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YF07 VDM

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,916 mi
Last recorded117,916 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 VDM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 117,916 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 111,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 101,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 93,268 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 89,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 May 2021 86,070 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 83,387 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 78,070 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 73,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,974 miles

Rear Outer oil damp patch around rear diff/housing cover?

Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,794 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer perished

Pass 4 Jun 2015 58,966 miles

nearside front tyre has small cut through to canvas

Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,206 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 47,609 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 41,546 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 35,193 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 28,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YF07 VDM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YF07 VDM, 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 YF07 VDM registered?

YF07 VDM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 5 June 2007.

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