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YK07 GDU

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,250 mi
Last recorded100,250 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 GDU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 100,250 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 97,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 97,331 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 93,627 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 93,627 miles

Emissions not tested equipment failure (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,541 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing wear bars

Pass 20 Dec 2016 83,298 miles

Front tyre's wearing on edges

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 67,840 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 59,790 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,408 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,536 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2011 33,813 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 28,913 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,345 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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YK07 GDU 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 85.7%.

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 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 YK07 GDU, 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 YK07 GDU registered?

YK07 GDU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 2 April 2007.

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