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YG07 XTZ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,038 mi
Last recorded125,038 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 125,038 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 119,043 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 115,941 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 112,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

fuel cap o-ring seal slight cracking

signs of oil leak

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Jul 2022 112,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

fuel cap o-ring seal slight cracking

signs of oil leak

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2021 103,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

fuel cap o-ring seal slight deteriorated no signs of leak

Pass 20 Jul 2020 95,904 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,096 miles

Handbrake lever travel high.

Offside front tyre tread worn on outer shoulder

Pass 19 Apr 2018 78,962 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 76,979 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,005 miles

Nearside rear jacking pad missing

Offside rear brake sensor wire insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,080 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside front tyre worn very badly on outer edge, cords will be exposed soon, advise relacement.

Offside front tyre worn onouter edge.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,784 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,695 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 44,695 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,794 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 35,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,302 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 15,236 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wipers smearing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,236 miles

Wipers smearing

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 XTZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG07 XTZ, 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 YG07 XTZ registered?

YG07 XTZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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