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WP56 VYG

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,749 mi
Last recorded151,749 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 VYG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 151,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 135,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake little effort

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

Fail 22 May 2023 135,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside reversing lamp not working

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

Offside Rear parking brake little effort

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

Pass 24 May 2022 127,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 119,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 May 2021 119,082 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface tinted (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface tinted (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 110,046 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

emissions test only just met co limit

offside rear wheel has welding repair

Pass 28 May 2019 104,506 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 90,663 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 75,687 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 65,289 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 29 May 2015 58,879 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 56,751 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 52,466 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 47,965 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,327 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,590 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 28,516 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 VYG is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WP56 VYG, 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 WP56 VYG registered?

WP56 VYG is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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