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YY56 WLD

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,265 mi
Last recorded104,265 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 WLD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 104,265 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 104,265 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one nut miss nearside (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 94,538 miles

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

plastic fitted under car

Pass 30 Nov 2017 85,123 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 85,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 74,167 miles

Front Wipers Slightly Worn

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,841 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 50,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 42,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 42,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 39,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2012 39,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,284 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,270 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 21,830 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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YY56 WLD is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY56 WLD, 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 YY56 WLD registered?

YY56 WLD is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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