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AV57 OGJ

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,684 mi
Last recorded123,684 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 OGJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 123,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm /Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing / (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 14 May 2026 123,647 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perishing

oil misting around engine sump

oil misting around gearbox

Pass 14 May 2025 112,574 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 100,647 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 98,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 98,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 94,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyres have worn outer tread

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2019 80,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule two hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 69,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 59,926 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 49,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,567 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 34,840 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 31,258 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 28,436 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,225 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,553 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)

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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AV57 OGJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV57 OGJ, 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 AV57 OGJ registered?

AV57 OGJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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