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WG56 UUO

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,648 mi
Last recorded97,648 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 UUO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 97,648 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 97,648 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,410 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 90,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 83,548 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Aug 2020 83,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad wear wire not fitted to pad

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips zone a and b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91v (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cuts on tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pad warning wire insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2018 74,236 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91v (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cuts on tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pad warning wire insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,300 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 65,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,958 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 61,958 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,130 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Fail 12 Aug 2014 49,768 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,992 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 37,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 27,519 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 87,518 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,774 miles

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 14 Dec 2009 14,329 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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WG56 UUO 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 59.1%.

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 WG56 UUO, 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 WG56 UUO registered?

WG56 UUO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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