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YF07 VSN

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,572 mi
Last recorded117,572 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 VSN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 117,572 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 111,382 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 91,593 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber weeping

Nearside screen cracked not in view

Fail 26 Nov 2018 91,593 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber weeping

Nearside screen cracked not in view

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,424 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 74,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 62,521 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 62,521 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,086 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,734 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,532 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm legal limit 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 8 Apr 2010 9,550 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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YF07 VSN is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF07 VSN registered?

YF07 VSN is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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