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YL07 UVH

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,339 mi
Last recorded85,339 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 UVH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 85,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 83,238 miles

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 83,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,547 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 74,358 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,301 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,163 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 60,163 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 54,947 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 54,947 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,881 miles

Fuel flap insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 5 Sep 2017 45,939 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 45,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning light on

eml light on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,292 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,037 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,886 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 27,100 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 22,404 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 16,471 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 11,605 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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YL07 UVH is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver 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 UVH, 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 YL07 UVH registered?

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

Is YL07 UVH safe to buy?

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