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YY07 WUB

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,672 mi
Last recorded82,672 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 WUB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 82,672 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 77,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

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

steering lock warning in dash but operating ok

Fail 28 Aug 2024 77,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

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

steering lock warning in dash but operating ok

Pass 15 Sep 2023 70,870 miles

steering lock warning in dash but operating ok

Pass 5 Apr 2022 62,690 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres getting low/worn on edges + cracking/perished

Fail 1 Apr 2022 62,690 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres getting low/worn on edges + cracking/perished

Pass 12 Mar 2021 51,996 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 51,992 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 43,489 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 43,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 40,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm ,bald on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Dec 2018 40,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm ,bald on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Dec 2017 34,392 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 33,136 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 19 Dec 2016 33,136 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 21 Aug 2015 30,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 28,294 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 26,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2012 21,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,320 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 15,281 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 11,425 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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YY07 WUB is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YY07 WUB, 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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YY07 WUB is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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