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YH07 VBC

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,170 mi
Last recorded144,170 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 144,170 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2023 136,238 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 136,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 119,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 119,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 105,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 99,602 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 95,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 90,076 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 90,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,265 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,958 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 72,651 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 72,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 72,650 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 57,263 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 40,007 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 33,767 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,390 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 31,257 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,073 miles

Offside Front 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 VBC is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

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

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