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ABL 2J

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,655 mi
Last recorded40,655 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABL 2J
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 40,655 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 39,802 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Mar 2023 38,793 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2022 37,650 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 7 Mar 2022 37,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 24 Mar 2021 36,675 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,918 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 34,329 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 32,504 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,346 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,857 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,460 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,743 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,733 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 11,567 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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ABL 2J is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ABL 2J, 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 ABL 2J registered?

ABL 2J is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is ABL 2J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABL 2J shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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