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YH07 LVX

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,024 mi
Last recorded81,024 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 81,024 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 81,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER BRAKE PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2025 80,250 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 79,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 77,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 77,247 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 74,387 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

fuel flight door missing

Pass 25 Feb 2020 71,454 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 63,129 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 56,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,585 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,405 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 41,911 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 41,911 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 35,709 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,500 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 28,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,049 miles

Brakes pads all round 50% remain

O/S/R tyre very low (2mm) and inside edge scrubbed. 195/55 R16 97H

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 LVX 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 LVX, 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 YH07 LVX registered?

YH07 LVX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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