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WG57 NOU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,277 mi
Last recorded116,277 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 116,277 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 106,742 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 106,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 99,571 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,674 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 86,165 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 80,227 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 80,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 May 2017 76,909 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 76,909 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 71,408 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre low tread on inner edge.

Fail 9 May 2016 71,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/rear tyre low tread on inner edge.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 64,762 miles

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

o/s/front tyre loe tread on outer edge

o/s/rear tyre low tread on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2014 64,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/front tyre loe tread on outer edge

o/s/rear tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2013 60,016 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,560 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 38,301 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,901 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 NOU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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