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WN57 BCY

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,263 mi
Last recorded96,263 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN57 BCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 96,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 87,485 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,606 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 75,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 65,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/3518 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall damage but no cords visible (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 58,725 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

amber, brake warning light on

large cut to offside rear tyre, ply not visible

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,217 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 46,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 39,576 miles

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

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,576 miles

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

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 19 Sep 2011 28,731 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,987 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 20,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WN57 BCY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WN57 BCY, 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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What year was WN57 BCY registered?

WN57 BCY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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