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YX07 UBZ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,791 mi
Last recorded138,791 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX07 UBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 138,791 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 138,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 125,026 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 117,633 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 113,013 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 107,186 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 100,797 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 99,545 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 94,161 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn (3.5.1g)

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

tpms lamp indicates a fault

Fail 26 Mar 2018 89,294 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn (3.5.1g)

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

tpms lamp indicates a fault

Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,566 miles

T P M S lamp illuminated

Fail 24 Mar 2017 83,566 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed in seat (5.2.5b)

T P M S lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,928 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,121 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,310 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,506 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 44,506 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,751 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,868 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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YX07 UBZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX07 UBZ, 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 YX07 UBZ registered?

YX07 UBZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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