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YK07 JZJ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,530 mi
Last recorded194,530 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 194,530 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake just in limits

Pass 4 May 2023 189,805 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 183,417 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 173,614 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 14 Jul 2020 173,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 30 Jul 2019 163,050 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 151,525 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 143,141 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2016 132,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges on limit (4.1.E.1)

items removed from view

Fail 11 Jun 2016 132,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

items removed from view

Pass 13 Jun 2015 120,991 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 16 Jun 2014 105,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 96,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 96,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2012 79,452 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on egdes

Pass 29 May 2010 39,012 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 17,908 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 JZJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JZJ, 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 YK07 JZJ registered?

YK07 JZJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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