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YH07 VAD

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,218 mi
Last recorded127,218 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 127,218 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 127,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 112,557 miles

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))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 112,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 114,879 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 106,242 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,616 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 87,790 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 75,570 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,361 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 52,720 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 52,720 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,632 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 VAD is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

YH07 VAD is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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