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BL57 WXD

2007 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,064 mi
Last recorded98,064 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 WXD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 98,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 96,112 miles

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

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

brake warning light is on

oil leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2024 90,868 miles

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

noisy rear diff

oil leaks

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Pass 16 May 2023 84,834 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 May 2023 84,834 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up also rough (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 76,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wheels kicking back under braking

Pass 10 Mar 2021 71,201 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 64,920 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 64,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,850 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 58,273 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 54,444 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage

o/s/r tyre 3.mm

undertrays

Pass 30 Jan 2016 49,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre 2.mm and bald outer edge

o/s/f trye close to limit and bald outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,086 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 30,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Feb 2013 30,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2012 20,226 miles

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 21 Jan 2011 9,056 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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BL57 WXD is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BL57 WXD, 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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BL57 WXD is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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