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YY07 ULG

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,211 mi
Last recorded114,211 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 ULG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 114,211 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 107,960 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 107,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,529 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 96,253 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 96,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 94,082 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 84,669 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 84,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 72,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 67,237 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 62,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 20 May 2016 58,129 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 53,885 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,752 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 41,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,261 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,995 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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YY07 ULG is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YY07 ULG, 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 YY07 ULG registered?

YY07 ULG is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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