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EF07 WXS

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,960 mi
Last recorded120,960 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 WXS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 120,960 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front underneath wing arch cover missing

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 117,791 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front wing underneath wheel arch cover missing

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 115,913 miles

Front both headlamps has condensations

Nearside Front wing wheel arch missing underneath

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 115,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front both headlamps has condensations

Nearside Front wing wheel arch missing underneath

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 112,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 106,361 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 103,541 miles

front windscreen damaged not affecting driver view

Fail 10 Jan 2018 103,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front windscreen damaged not affecting driver view

Pass 18 Jan 2017 96,503 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pads dics worn front and rear

Pass 1 Jun 2015 81,364 miles

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

Nearside rear seat belt not tested,childseat obstructing full inspection

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 81,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear seat belt not tested,childseat obstructing full inspection

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 60,176 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear seat belt not tested,childseat obstructing full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,176 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear seat belt not tested,childseat obstructing full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 48,564 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 39,851 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 39,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine/body/sill/ covers fitted

No dipstick

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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EF07 WXS is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF07 WXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF07 WXS registered?

EF07 WXS is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 19 June 2007.

Is EF07 WXS safe to buy?

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