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WV57 LML

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,068 mi
Last recorded100,068 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 LML
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 100,068 miles

BONNET DAMAGED

Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BUT STILL READABLE

Rear TYRES GETTING LOW

Fail 12 Jan 2018 100,068 miles

BONNET DAMAGED

Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BUT STILL READABLE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 7 Jan 2017 93,657 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 88,057 miles

child seat fitted.

damage to front of car.

object stuck on windscreen.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 88,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted.

damage to front of car.

object stuck on windscreen.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,904 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 79,904 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 75,191 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 64,998 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 64,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 64,949 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,064 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 47,081 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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WV57 LML is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WV57 LML, 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 WV57 LML registered?

WV57 LML is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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