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WP57 PHU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,475 mi
Last recorded144,475 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 PHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 144,475 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 144,237 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 135,618 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 125,265 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 125,254 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

management light on.

Pass 6 May 2014 117,287 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 107,229 miles

management light on .tyre pressure monitor light on,

Pass 30 Apr 2012 100,119 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 78,735 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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WP57 PHU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WP57 PHU, 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 WP57 PHU registered?

WP57 PHU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 December 2007.

Is WP57 PHU safe to buy?

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