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YG07 LKY

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,125 mi
Last recorded140,125 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 140,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 134,231 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 126,965 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray preventing full inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2019 116,834 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 116,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,274 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 100,056 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 100,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 94,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2015 88,539 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 88,539 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 81,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 81,501 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 75,198 miles

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

pads front warning light on

Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,257 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 60,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 4 May 2010 38,761 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 38,755 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front and rear tyres shallow cuts

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 LKY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LKY, 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 LKY registered?

YG07 LKY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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