CarVerify

Free Car Check

YL07 UCH

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,478 mi
Last recorded70,478 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 UCH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 70,478 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 66,258 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 66,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2023 62,567 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 58,058 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 54,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,492 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 48,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,708 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,310 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 39,752 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,850 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 36,807 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,499 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 33,472 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,365 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,324 miles

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

centre mtg broken

Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,634 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,915 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YL07 UCH is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL07 UCH, 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

How do I check the history of YL07 UCH?

You can check the full history of YL07 UCH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YL07 UCH registered?

YL07 UCH is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 3 August 2007.

Is YL07 UCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 UCH shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL07 UCH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YL07 UCH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.