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WK07 GHG

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,944 mi
Last recorded98,944 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK07 GHG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 98,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded rear

Pass 13 May 2025 93,701 miles

Nearside Front headlight damaged

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

Fail 7 May 2025 93,685 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal cracked and perished not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging off mirror

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose slight cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 93,652 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged deep cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 89,764 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 82,933 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 77,357 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,636 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 75,611 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,505 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 62,028 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 55,821 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,287 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Mar 2016 46,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 41,728 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 36,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,538 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,937 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,222 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,624 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 18,877 miles

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

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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WK07 GHG is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WK07 GHG, 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 WK07 GHG registered?

WK07 GHG is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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