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YT07 VJE

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,304 mi
Last recorded114,304 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 VJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 114,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 105,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 96,172 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 96,171 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 89,355 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,679 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,937 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm - (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 81,937 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm - (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,716 miles

All brake pads friction material less than backing plate

Bonnet latch unreliable

Corrosion to brake ferrules

Corrosion to exhaust

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,245 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 46,783 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 42,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 42,009 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,903 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 26,480 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 19,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VJE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YT07 VJE, 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 YT07 VJE registered?

YT07 VJE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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