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YH07 CKJ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,595 mi
Last recorded131,595 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 CKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 131,595 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 124,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 110,988 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 90,449 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 74,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 73,105 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread (205/55r16 run flat)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend removal of wheels for better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 72,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 run flat 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 run flat 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 67,516 miles

vehicle fitted with under body covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,013 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,831 miles

Offside Front aero wiper blade damaged and has lightly marked screen

corrosion to both rear brake disc inner faces

underbody covers fitted not allowing full underbody inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 60,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,960 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,541 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 55,541 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,093 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,723 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,235 miles

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)

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

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

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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YH07 CKJ 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 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 YH07 CKJ, 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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YH07 CKJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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