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YK07 JZL

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,298 mi
Last recorded121,298 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 121,298 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 112,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 104,045 miles

brake pads wearing

offside front brake pipe.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,472 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,301 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,789 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2016 69,146 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Slight play o/s/r suspension arms or w/bearing

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 61,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 51,376 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge close to cords

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,376 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge close to cords

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,999 miles

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,697 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Mar 2011 24,586 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,143 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 16,143 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 15,252 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 JZL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JZL, 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 JZL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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