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WM57 YGO

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,416 mi
Last recorded81,416 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 YGO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 81,416 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seats folded preventing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 5 Dec 2024 71,950 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repair tape present (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 71,419 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 71,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam n/w (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 70,764 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 70,764 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2021 80,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged slight (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,079 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 72,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 74,686 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 73,278 miles

Nearside front tyre 2mm on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear light lense slightly damaged

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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WM57 YGO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WM57 YGO, 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 WM57 YGO registered?

WM57 YGO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is WM57 YGO safe to buy?

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