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YX07 YDY

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,819 mi
Last recorded148,819 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX07 YDY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 148,819 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 141,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 138,250 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 132,430 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 127,172 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 127,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 122,744 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 116,921 miles

Rear brake flexi hoses cracking and deteriorated

Rear brake pipes deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2019 106,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 106,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 94,693 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 94,693 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake pad wear sensor hanging loose

Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,285 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 80,306 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,423 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,755 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 65,580 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,760 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 57,454 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,046 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 34,523 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,824 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 YDY 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 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 YDY, 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 YDY registered?

YX07 YDY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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