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W13 AFM

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,773 mi
Last recorded122,773 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW13 AFM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 122,773 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 117,786 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 114,890 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 113,520 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 108,344 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 107,261 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 105,141 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 103,267 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 103,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 101,041 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 98,446 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 94,970 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,087 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 90,087 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges-205/55R16 Continental premium Contact SSR

Pass 16 Feb 2013 84,168 miles

O/S/F tyre is wearing on its outer edge.

Fail 16 Feb 2013 84,168 miles

O/S/F tyre is wearing on its outer edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 79,111 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,111 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 70,012 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 60,036 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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W13 AFM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W13 AFM, 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 W13 AFM registered?

W13 AFM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is W13 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W13 AFM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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