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YR07 DBU

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,059 mi
Last recorded128,059 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 DBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 128,059 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 120,792 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 112,932 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

handbrake holding but needs adjustment soon

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,640 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 105,075 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2014 88,210 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2013 71,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,295 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2011 53,676 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2011 53,676 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,844 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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YR07 DBU 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 90.9%.

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 YR07 DBU, 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 YR07 DBU registered?

YR07 DBU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2007.

Is YR07 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR07 DBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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