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WV57 LNY

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,226 mi
Last recorded97,226 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 97,226 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 88,929 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear centre of tread.

Fail 3 Aug 2021 88,929 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear centre of tread.

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 79,294 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,500 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,848 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)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,875 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 53,670 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,574 miles

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 8 Oct 2013 42,700 miles

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,611 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,250 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 23,250 miles

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

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

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

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 LNY 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 85.7%.

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 WV57 LNY, 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 WV57 LNY registered?

WV57 LNY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is WV57 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV57 LNY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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