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YG07 LKC

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,982 mi
Last recorded120,982 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 LKC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 120,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 115,682 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 108,170 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber getting soft

Fail 6 Dec 2017 108,170 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak lost all oil, very soft (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber getting soft

Pass 10 Oct 2016 101,542 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 90,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake could be better

Fail 6 Oct 2015 90,936 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake could be better

Pass 4 Jul 2014 81,266 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 67,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 67,938 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 54,683 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 40,213 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 40,213 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,387 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 LKC is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LKC, 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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YG07 LKC is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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