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WP56 FRL

2007 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,207 mi
Last recorded123,207 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 FRL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 123,207 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 117,170 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

under tray and under body covers and side side covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2023 117,162 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

tpms light on

under tray and under body covers and side side covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2022 111,585 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears and both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 107,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 104,383 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 104,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 93,501 miles

o/s/rear brake pads poss below minimum thickness(unable to fully inspect).

o/s/rear brake warning wire has chaffed on outer cv boot

o/s/rear lower sidelight innop

Pass 7 Feb 2018 85,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 85,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2017 80,456 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 80,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 75,729 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover loose

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 21 Feb 2015 71,130 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,009 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,219 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,455 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 53,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

The front number plate is slightly insecure.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,260 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,288 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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WP56 FRL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP56 FRL, 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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WP56 FRL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 January 2007.

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