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AJ57 TUV

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,257 mi
Last recorded97,257 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 TUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 97,257 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 94,261 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 84,279 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 73,841 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 73,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 67,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 65,731 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 63,861 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 63,861 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 62,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 61,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has multiple cuts on the tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 59,624 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 28 Nov 2016 59,624 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,369 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 14 Nov 2014 55,307 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)

n/s front tyre is wearing uneven on the inner tread

Fail 14 Nov 2014 55,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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)

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

n/s front tyre is wearing uneven on the inner tread

Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 43,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 30,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 30,721 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,629 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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AJ57 TUV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ57 TUV, 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 AJ57 TUV registered?

AJ57 TUV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2007.

Is AJ57 TUV safe to buy?

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