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YG07 YTZ

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,749 mi
Last recorded50,749 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 YTZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 50,749 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 49,532 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 48,710 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 47,757 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 46,866 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,022 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 45,515 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 44,225 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 42,311 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 42,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 40,586 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,979 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,299 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 32,879 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,990 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 29,990 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,106 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,554 miles

nsr tyre 2mm

Fail 23 Feb 2011 23,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr tyre 2mm

Pass 27 Feb 2010 19,335 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 YTZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YTZ, 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 YTZ registered?

YG07 YTZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2007.

Is YG07 YTZ safe to buy?

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