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YL07 UWY

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,092 mi
Last recorded114,092 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 UWY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 114,092 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 105,711 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 96,206 miles

Offside Front sidelight dull

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight movement in n/s/r top suspension arm

Fail 14 Sep 2023 96,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front sidelight dull

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

long handbrake lever travel

slight movement in n/s/r top suspension arm

Pass 5 Oct 2022 89,420 miles

Both side repeaters intermittently flashing fast

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 89,420 miles

Both side repeaters intermittently flashing fast

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 87,010 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 84,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,025 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 77,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 72,109 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 69,240 miles

Engine and under covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,816 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 64,777 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,540 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,580 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,989 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,258 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,270 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 UWY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey 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 YL07 UWY, 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 YL07 UWY registered?

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

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The MOT history for YL07 UWY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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