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YT07 OAP

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,551 mi
Last recorded148,551 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 OAP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 148,551 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 131,674 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR INNER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 131,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR INNER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 124,844 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 120,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 114,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 109,623 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 105,246 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 99,385 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 99,385 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working side bulb (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 91,055 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 81,262 miles

unable to inspect n/s/r seat belt due to child seat installed

Fail 17 Feb 2017 81,262 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

unable to inspect n/s/r seat belt due to child seat installed

Pass 25 Jan 2016 71,174 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,886 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 61,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,109 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,693 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,906 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,554 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 33,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,056 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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YT07 OAP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT07 OAP, 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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YT07 OAP is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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