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YS07 ELJ

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,069 mi
Last recorded114,069 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 ELJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 114,069 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 108,363 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 105,319 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 98,464 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 94,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 88,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,995 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,310 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,373 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,279 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,396 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 44,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 33,524 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,992 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 21,475 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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YS07 ELJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YS07 ELJ, 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 YS07 ELJ registered?

YS07 ELJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2007.

Is YS07 ELJ safe to buy?

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