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WJ07 DTF

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,163 mi
Last recorded104,163 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 DTF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 104,163 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 104,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 96,749 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 93,296 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 90,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to 5 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to 5 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and tread depth 2mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,862 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,862 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 84,101 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,214 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,077 miles

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)

rear diff bearings rough

Fail 5 Mar 2014 64,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,905 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,149 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,543 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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 DTF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DTF, 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 DTF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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