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WG57 CAX

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,208 mi
Last recorded73,208 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 CAX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 73,208 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front arms bushes, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 73,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front arms bushes, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 69,012 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 65,310 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 65,295 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected both side (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator does not face the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 58,431 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,775 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 52,585 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 49,561 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,329 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 47,938 miles

Windscreen damaged outside zone A swept area in view of the bonnet

Fail 16 Oct 2018 47,938 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged outside zone A swept area in view of the bonnet

Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,297 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 21 Oct 2016 42,037 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 37,734 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 37,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 33,551 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 33,551 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Oct 2013 29,878 miles

brake pad warning sensor light on at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2011 24,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 19,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 19,610 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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WG57 CAX 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 72.7%.

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 WG57 CAX, 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 WG57 CAX registered?

WG57 CAX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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