MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light unit tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light unit tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake warning wired insecure
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced due to tinted light unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced due to tinted light unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
hand brake light on
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front brake warning wired insecure
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced due to tinted light unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced due to tinted light unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
hand brake light on
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S/F and O/S/F (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal has perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner shoulder ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Reward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner shoulder ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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WM07 VUW is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 WM07 VUW, 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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WM07 VUW is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2007.
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