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WU57 BWM

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,350 mi
Last recorded119,350 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 BWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 119,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 109,078 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 109,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 99,083 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 90,016 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,675 miles

brake pad warning light on, rear sensor wire broken.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,372 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 77,372 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,574 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 66,938 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 66,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,196 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,965 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 36,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 28,034 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,766 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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WU57 BWM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WU57 BWM, 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 WU57 BWM registered?

WU57 BWM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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