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WJ07 CYP

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,888 mi
Last recorded140,888 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 CYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 140,888 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front brackets corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 132,956 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked around screw (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front brackets corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 9 Oct 2023 125,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished 195 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

small play in n/s/r lower hub bush

Pass 24 Oct 2022 118,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 110,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside rear sub-frame bracket corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 110,210 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside rear sub-frame bracket corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,250 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 95,541 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r hand brake reading lower then n/s/r hand brake readings

Fail 17 Oct 2019 95,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r hand brake reading lower then n/s/r hand brake readings

Pass 31 Oct 2018 86,696 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 78,405 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 69,594 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on low on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear handbrake effect low but passes mot.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,180 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 51,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,318 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 42,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,388 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 33,351 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 33,351 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 22,851 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm in tread

Pass 4 Nov 2011 22,851 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm in tread

Pass 18 Nov 2010 15,086 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 6,518 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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WJ07 CYP is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WJ07 CYP, 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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WJ07 CYP is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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