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YL07 UXU

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,813 mi
Last recorded77,813 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,813 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 77,813 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 65,727 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,971 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,217 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

wall damage osf tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2016 50,198 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

wall damage osf tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 45,118 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,079 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr outer brake pad getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,021 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 28,679 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 20,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 20,841 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 13,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UXU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UXU, 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 UXU registered?

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

Is YL07 UXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 UXU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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