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YH07 PLJ

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,928 mi
Last recorded122,928 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 PLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 122,928 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 116,470 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 108,161 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 99,081 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 99,076 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,117 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 87,594 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,420 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,187 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 68,841 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate starting to delaminate!

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake disc corroded and worn bad!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 38,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,646 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)

Pass 11 May 2010 30,117 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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YH07 PLJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?

YH07 PLJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YH07 PLJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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