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DG07 FWJ

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,771 mi
Last recorded134,771 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 FWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 134,771 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 128,188 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 118,603 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 109,626 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 109,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 103,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 91,752 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,318 miles

NS rear tyre approaching the legal limit

OS rear number plate lamp holder damaged but secure

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges and approaching limit

Pass 24 Mar 2017 70,378 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 70,378 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 57,905 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread 2 mm, strongly advise replacement

Fail 26 Mar 2016 57,905 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre tread 2 mm, strongly advise replacement

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,707 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 48,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,653 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Fail 17 Mar 2014 40,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,386 miles

ns brake pad sensor adrift

ns mirror glass missing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,451 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2011 28,387 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 24,840 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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DG07 FWJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG07 FWJ, 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 DG07 FWJ registered?

DG07 FWJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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