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YR07 DBV

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,764 mi
Last recorded108,764 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 DBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 108,764 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 108,764 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 104,088 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 99,075 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,421 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 89,857 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 82,320 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 75,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 75,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 72,522 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 66,452 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 54,861 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,385 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 41,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,519 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 DBV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YR07 DBV, 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 DBV registered?

YR07 DBV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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