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BN57 WOV

2007 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,909 mi
Last recorded173,909 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 WOV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 173,909 miles

Rear parking brake effort low

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and just over wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 165,086 miles

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

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

Intermittent fuel smell. No visible leaks

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lamp. Image ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 165,086 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Intermittent fuel smell. No visible leaks

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lamp. Image ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 153,745 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 152,966 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST AND SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 137,143 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 136,198 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 120,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front TYRE worn on outside edge.

Run flat tyres fitted to front not rear.

TMS light on

Pass 6 Nov 2019 102,807 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2019 102,806 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 92,087 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Fail 3 Nov 2018 92,086 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 66,966 miles

engine cover and under body trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2017 66,965 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

engine cover and under body trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 48,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 45,338 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 40,691 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 19 Feb 2014 36,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Registration lamp slightly dull but working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,918 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 23,093 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 16,986 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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BN57 WOV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN57 WOV, 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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BN57 WOV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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