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SD07 WAO

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,513 mi
Last recorded131,513 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD07 WAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 131,513 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 124,789 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,703 miles

undertrays fitted could not view

Fail 9 Jan 2024 118,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted could not view

Pass 6 Jan 2023 113,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 105,506 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 105,500 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 100,491 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 90,665 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 83,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes near flexi brake hose, off bodyshell (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

brace bar across transmission tunnel very rusty

child seat fitted at n/s/r

Fail 4 Oct 2018 83,998 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes near flexi brake hose, off bodyshell (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

brace bar across transmission tunnel very rusty

child seat fitted at n/s/r

Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,271 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 76,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,456 miles

dents in both rear wheel rims

Fail 29 Sep 2016 66,456 miles

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

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

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

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

dents in both rear wheel rims

Pass 17 Aug 2015 54,826 miles

passenger front tyre worn edges

Fail 17 Aug 2015 54,826 miles

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

passenger front tyre worn edges

Pass 27 May 2014 42,028 miles

All tyres perishing

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 42,028 miles

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

All tyres perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 30,939 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,652 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,072 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,177 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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SD07 WAO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SD07 WAO, 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 SD07 WAO registered?

SD07 WAO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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