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BF57 WDY

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,099 mi
Last recorded69,099 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 WDY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 69,099 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 69,088 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 66,166 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 66,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water to screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55r16 v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 62,622 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 62,599 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 59,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 57,849 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,116 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 57,105 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 56,378 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 Front 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 10 Dec 2018 54,439 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge of tread

Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,965 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge of tread

Fail 4 Dec 2017 51,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge of tread

Pass 21 Nov 2016 48,392 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,207 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,152 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 39,169 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 34,089 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,095 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 25,181 miles

all four tyres wearing low on tread

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2009 17,871 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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BF57 WDY 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 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 BF57 WDY, 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 BF57 WDY registered?

BF57 WDY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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