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EA07 WMJ

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,689 mi
Last recorded106,689 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 WMJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 106,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 102,500 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Mar 2023 100,804 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 99,304 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 96,737 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 Mar 2021 96,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,364 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Apr 2019 89,644 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,638 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,054 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,518 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,463 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 35,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 24,089 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,089 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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EA07 WMJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EA07 WMJ, 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 EA07 WMJ registered?

EA07 WMJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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