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YT07 YJJ

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

167,746 mi
Last recorded167,746 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 167,746 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 164,280 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 164,280 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 160,756 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 156,011 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 152,800 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 145,054 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 145,054 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 136,098 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 120,734 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s, front & rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Fail 5 Oct 2018 120,732 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 discs deeply lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s, front & rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

rear washer not working [leaking inside tailgate]

Pass 3 Oct 2017 105,201 miles

front flexi brake hoses perished slightly

rear tyres wearing in middle slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2016 97,962 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 97,962 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,490 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 88,723 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 80,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,317 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,912 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,743 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 29,537 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 YJJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ registered?

YT07 YJJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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