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WU57 CAE

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,408 mi
Last recorded125,408 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 125,408 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 125,408 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 116,362 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 116,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 115,604 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 113,610 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 107,190 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,081 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 100,356 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,799 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,474 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 91,474 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,248 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 64,692 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 64,692 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 50,429 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 36,855 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 25,556 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,581 miles

under shields fitted partial examination only

Fail 25 Jan 2011 15,581 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 29 Jul 2010 15,212 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 CAE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WU57 CAE, 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 WU57 CAE registered?

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

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The MOT history for WU57 CAE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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