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DN57 WJL

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,188 mi
Last recorded117,188 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 WJL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 117,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 107,058 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 99,817 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 99,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 93,347 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 90,982 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,585 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 84,584 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,148 miles

brake warning light on

nsf and osr wheels slight buckle

Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,560 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 43,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DN57 WJL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DN57 WJL, 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 DN57 WJL registered?

DN57 WJL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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