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WF57 GZZ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,371 mi
Last recorded186,371 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 GZZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 186,371 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 186,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 180,251 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Next to both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 166,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 166,871 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 158,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 148,111 miles

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

Front nearside and offside tyre treads wearing uneven on inner edges

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2019 141,038 miles

ENGINE AND VEHICLE UNDER TRAYS/COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

EXHAUST FLEXI PART IN POOR CORRODED CONDITION

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

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

REAR SILENCER HEAT SHIELD LOOSE ON ONE PART

Fail 24 Jul 2019 141,038 miles

ENGINE AND VEHICLE UNDER TRAYS/COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

EXHAUST FLEXI PART IN POOR CORRODED CONDITION

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

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

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

REAR SILENCER HEAT SHIELD LOOSE ON ONE PART

Pass 15 Aug 2018 131,390 miles

Front nearside and offside brake hoses perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2017 123,608 miles

All 4 tyres worn on inside edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2016 115,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 115,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2015 110,817 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 100,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal beginning to perish

Fail 13 Sep 2014 100,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal beginning to perish

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,555 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 68,222 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 68,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,933 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 52,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,603 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

front brake pads wearing thin

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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WF57 GZZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WF57 GZZ, 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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WF57 GZZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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