MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive centre (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
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 ()
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body covers fitted
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
Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test
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))
engine cover and under body trays fitted
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Offside front tyre inner and outer edges worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Registration lamp slightly dull but working
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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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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