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BJ07 EHY

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,342 mi
Last recorded85,342 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 EHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 85,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Under chassis and engine covers fitted preventing access to some testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Jul 2019 85,342 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Under chassis and engine covers fitted preventing access to some testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jun 2018 63,261 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,934 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,229 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 48,229 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 40,720 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,720 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,602 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 33,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,052 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 19,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 19,940 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,134 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 14,134 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 10,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 9,913 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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BJ07 EHY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ07 EHY, 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 BJ07 EHY registered?

BJ07 EHY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2007.

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