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YW07 MLX

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,560 mi
Last recorded123,560 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW07 MLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 123,560 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 118,345 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Engine oil dump corroded

Front Brake pads on the limit and discs heavily grooved ***Action required***

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel left available

Parking brake test readings only just met requirements. attention/adjustment required

Rear differential unit damp

Vehicle underside, exhaust, brake and suspension components very heavily corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2024 111,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 111,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 104,374 miles

front bake hoses cracking

front pads getting low

petrol flap damaged

rear pads on limit

Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,905 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 94,905 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 82,391 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 76,988 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Fuel filler flap loose

Rear diff damp

Pass 25 Feb 2019 72,620 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 66,286 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 31 Jan 2017 57,681 miles

both front tyres wearing edges slightly

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath

Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,582 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 51,582 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,320 miles

Both front tyres 2mm of tread on inner edges (205/55/16)

Fuel flap defective

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2014 48,264 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres 2mm of tread on inner edges (205/55/16)

Fuel flap defective

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 44,452 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,819 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 33,974 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 25,917 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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YW07 MLX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YW07 MLX, 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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YW07 MLX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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