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WK56 ENV

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,514 mi
Last recorded42,514 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 ENV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 42,514 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 41,234 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 41,234 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 40,576 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 39,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 39,340 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 38,954 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 38,254 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 37,598 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 36,841 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 36,183 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 34,660 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 31,824 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)

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 22 Jan 2014 28,053 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 22,912 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,073 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 13,651 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 12,866 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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WK56 ENV 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 94.4%.

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 WK56 ENV, 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 WK56 ENV registered?

WK56 ENV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 February 2007.

Is WK56 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK56 ENV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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