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YH07 HFW

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,103 mi
Last recorded99,103 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 HFW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 99,103 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 96,722 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 95,407 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 94,009 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,463 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 87,912 miles

Front engine under tray fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 87,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front engine under tray fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 86,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,161 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 82,124 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,564 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 72,874 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,173 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,887 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 51,887 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 43,374 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 43,374 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 33,337 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 24,811 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,661 miles

Nearside 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 HFW is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey 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 HFW, 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 YH07 HFW registered?

YH07 HFW is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2007.

Is YH07 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH07 HFW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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