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BT57 WUC

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,268 mi
Last recorded83,268 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 WUC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 83,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 78,800 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 74,199 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre has slight cracks on sidewall

Pass 27 May 2022 68,267 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 8 Jun 2021 64,162 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 61,769 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 61,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 58,820 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,709 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 53,709 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,905 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 51,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,361 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Mar 2016 49,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Dec 2015 49,208 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre outer edge bold

o/s/f tyre outer edge low

Pass 30 Dec 2014 44,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 37,876 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 30,539 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,197 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 18,286 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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BT57 WUC is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT57 WUC, 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 BT57 WUC registered?

BT57 WUC is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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