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BF57 RNJ

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

123,753 mi
Last recorded123,753 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 RNJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 123,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 119,761 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 116,894 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 110,379 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,886 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,441 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,961 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 83,961 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,323 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 67,815 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,394 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)

under trays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,343 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 38,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,557 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,163 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,200 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 10,902 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 9,613 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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BF57 RNJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 RNJ, 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 BF57 RNJ registered?

BF57 RNJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is BF57 RNJ safe to buy?

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