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WJ57 OGC

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,830 mi
Last recorded108,830 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 OGC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2024 108,830 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all rear rubber brake hose ,metal ferrules corroded

rear sub frame ,fixing plates corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 105,396 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 105,395 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front rubber brake hoses cracking

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 102,318 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front rubber brake hoses cracking

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2021 98,692 miles

Front rubber brake hoses perishing

Pass 29 Dec 2020 93,807 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 88,365 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 82,825 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Dec 2017 78,566 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low in places on edge

Pass 8 Dec 2016 72,204 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,382 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Rear brake pads wearing very thin

Pass 10 Dec 2014 55,322 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 46,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre wear edges

n/s/r h/brake not locking

Pass 3 Jan 2013 36,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 25,623 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 14,610 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,922 miles

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)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 13,919 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre has deep cut in tread (down to cords)

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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WJ57 OGC is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ57 OGC, 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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WJ57 OGC is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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