MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
headlight masks for european driving fitted at time of test
slight perishing on brake hoses
small oil leaks
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front tyres low on edges
rear brake pads getting low
rear tyres low
Over sills fitted
Wind screen wipers hard and worn
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Near side rear (4.1.E.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Off side rear (4.1.E.1)
Over sills fitted
Wind screen wipers hard and worn
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nail in off side rear tyre
Wiper blades starting to smear the screen
Nail in off side rear tyre
Wiper blades starting to smear the screen
Both front tyres wearing at outer edge.
Both rear tyres very close to legal limit.
Front brake pads low.
Rear brake pads low.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear diff seals weeping
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ57 OEW is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 WJ57 OEW, 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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What year was WJ57 OEW registered?
WJ57 OEW is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2007.
Is WJ57 OEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for WJ57 OEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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