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YH07 YFB

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,616 mi
Last recorded123,616 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 YFB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 123,616 miles

Emissions not tested engine nocking 1500 2000 rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 117,332 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 109,931 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 109,808 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 104,676 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 104,676 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,422 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,867 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,581 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 82,581 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,669 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake warning light oon

Fail 10 Mar 2011 37,431 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,431 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,000 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)

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 YFB is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YFB, 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 YFB registered?

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

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