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YG07 CKE

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,999 mi
Last recorded116,999 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 CKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 116,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 110,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 105,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 105,827 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 105,763 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 99,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 27 May 2021 99,286 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 15 May 2020 97,627 miles

Lower engine tray damaged

both front & rear brake warning wires not connected

both rear tyres stepping inside edge / n/s/r tyre has a nail

brake hose (flexy) perishing

front & rear brake discs corroded

front & rear suspension corroded

Fail 14 May 2020 97,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Lower engine tray damaged

both front & rear brake warning wires not connected

both rear tyres stepping inside edge / n/s/r tyre has a nail

brake hose (flexy) perishing

front & rear brake discs corroded

front & rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 93,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear screw in tyre tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,045 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,471 miles

both rear tyres getting low

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2017 86,471 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres getting low

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 82,165 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f shockabsorber slight misting of oil

Pass 12 Nov 2015 69,131 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 59,367 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 47,914 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,170 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 28,138 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 21,428 miles

N/S O/S Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,996 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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YG07 CKE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YG07 CKE, 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 YG07 CKE registered?

YG07 CKE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2007.

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