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YR07 YUL

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,750 mi
Last recorded35,750 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 YUL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 35,750 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 35,388 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 34,816 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 34,210 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 33,380 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 32,419 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Feb 2020 31,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2019 30,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2018 29,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2017 28,303 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 26,943 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 25,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2014 23,985 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 22,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,402 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,889 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,043 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 17,129 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 YUL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YUL, 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 YR07 YUL registered?

YR07 YUL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is YR07 YUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR07 YUL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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