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WG57 FTA

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,796 mi
Last recorded105,796 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 FTA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 105,796 miles

Rear screen wiper motor inoperative & wiper blade missing

Fail 8 Dec 2025 105,796 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear screen wiper motor inoperative & wiper blade missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 104,360 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 104,360 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass badly cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 103,159 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside pads thin & nearside pads close to minimum thickness. Replace rear brake pads soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 103,159 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside pads thin & nearside pads close to minimum thickness. Replace rear brake pads soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside washer pipe to jet disconnected (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2021 99,727 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring cracking/perishing but sealing ok

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 99,727 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring cracking/perishing but sealing ok

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,217 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 98,217 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades excessively deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 94,283 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 94,283 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 86,596 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 86,596 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 79,643 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,975 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 70,307 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,078 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 53,807 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 43,997 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 34,738 miles

front tyres starting to wear low on outer edges

Pass 10 Dec 2010 25,261 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 25,249 miles

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

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

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 FTA is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG57 FTA registered?

WG57 FTA is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is WG57 FTA safe to buy?

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