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WJ07 DTU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,594 mi
Last recorded88,594 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 DTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 88,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,335 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 86,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 83,160 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 80,815 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,475 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 67,474 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 59,071 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 51,975 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 51,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 38,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2011 30,891 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 21,788 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 12,303 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 DTU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DTU, 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 WJ07 DTU registered?

WJ07 DTU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2007.

Is WJ07 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ07 DTU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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