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WF57 JFJ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,298 mi
Last recorded112,298 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 112,298 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 100,727 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 69,528 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 69,528 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm - nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,378 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 58,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,198 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 50,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 42,029 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 42,014 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 33,855 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 33,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,099 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 JFJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JFJ, 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 WF57 JFJ registered?

WF57 JFJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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The MOT history for WF57 JFJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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