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YL07 VTV

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,558 mi
Last recorded111,558 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2020 111,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre wearing close to minimum depth marker - tyre being run over-inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not showing tyre build or cord's on inspection (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM WHEEL TO FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,906 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 80,822 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,970 miles

Both front tyres worn edges & perished with age

Both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 51,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 44,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 38,137 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 30 Jul 2011 30,706 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges to 2mm

Pass 31 Jul 2010 23,234 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 VTV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

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

Is YL07 VTV safe to buy?

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