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BJ07 EJN

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,610 mi
Last recorded135,610 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 135,610 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 130,838 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 130,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 125,412 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 125,412 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 122,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 119,782 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 119,452 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 110,897 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 102,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 92,721 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,649 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,192 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,876 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,632 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,136 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 34,523 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 EJN 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 82.4%.

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 BJ07 EJN, 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 EJN registered?

BJ07 EJN is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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