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DS07 XWT

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

149,018 mi
Last recorded149,018 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 XWT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 149,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 136,021 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine tray & underbody tray fitted

rear end corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 136,021 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

engine tray & underbody tray fitted

rear end corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 134,020 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 134,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,267 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 122,267 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 118,079 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 118,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 114,569 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 114,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 114,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 110,655 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake hoses cracked/perished

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

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

undertrays

Fail 1 Aug 2018 110,655 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside and offside front brake hoses cracked/perished

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

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

undertrays

Pass 2 Aug 2017 106,451 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 106,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,553 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 98,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,228 miles

front inner pads wearing

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Jul 2015 75,228 miles

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

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

front inner pads wearing

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,239 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 44,268 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 44,267 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,710 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,331 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,038 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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DS07 XWT is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DS07 XWT, 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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DS07 XWT is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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