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YF56 VRZ

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,144 mi
Last recorded81,144 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 VRZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 81,144 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF - OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF - OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from mid engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 73,651 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,258 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 66,662 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 61,942 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 61,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,422 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 56,518 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 53,397 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 49,216 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 49,216 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,804 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 39,637 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 33,754 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,387 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,845 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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YF56 VRZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YF56 VRZ, 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 YF56 VRZ registered?

YF56 VRZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 10 January 2007.

Is YF56 VRZ safe to buy?

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