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BF57 DJD

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,706 mi
Last recorded76,706 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 DJD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 76,706 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 74,227 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 71,459 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 68,860 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 65,946 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 63,046 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,380 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 61,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 58,945 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 58,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 56,365 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 52,972 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing thin on outside.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 40,168 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,719 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 36,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,760 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,783 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 25,351 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 23,801 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 23,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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BF57 DJD 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 81%.

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 BF57 DJD, 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 BF57 DJD registered?

BF57 DJD is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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The MOT history for BF57 DJD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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