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YK07 HCN

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,265 mi
Last recorded155,265 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 HCN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 155,265 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 155,242 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 147,117 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 136,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 136,551 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 126,068 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 112,466 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 112,435 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,959 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2015 103,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine mangement light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,215 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 96,213 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,146 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,908 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,192 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,012 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 47,012 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 HCN is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YK07 HCN, 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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YK07 HCN is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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