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WN07 LOU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,692 mi
Last recorded45,692 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN07 LOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 45,692 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 45,581 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2025 45,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2024 45,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 45,170 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 44,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill trim damaged

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 43,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 42,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 41,518 miles

Nearside Front lower arm dust cover slightly deteriated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

full length undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 5 Jun 2018 41,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower arm dust cover slightly deteriated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

full length undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 May 2017 39,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 May 2017 39,922 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2016 38,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just over half worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi starting to blister (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi starting to blister (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 35,573 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 31,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 27,805 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 24,194 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 20,184 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,763 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 15,380 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,380 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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WN07 LOU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WN07 LOU, 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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WN07 LOU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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