MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
advise both front tyres worn down on outside
advise engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine bay
advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
advise both front tyres worn down on outside
advise engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine bay
advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise engine covers fitted
advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs worn
front flexy hoses slightly perished
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs worn
front flexy hoses slightly perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front and rear brake discs slightly worn
Front wipers starting to smear
Nearside front tyre is damaged on tread but not exposing cords
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside front tyre is worn on both edges and offside rear worn on inner edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front and rear brake discs slightly worn
Front wipers starting to smear
Nearside front tyre is damaged on tread but not exposing cords
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside front tyre is worn on both edges and offside rear worn on inner edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front and rear brake discs slightly worn
Front wipers starting to smear
Offside front and nearside rear tyres are starting to wear on both edges
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front and rear brake discs slightly worn
Front wipers starting to smear
Offside front and nearside rear tyres are starting to wear on both edges
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY07 XYG is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 XYG, 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 XYG is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 8 August 2007.
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