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BJ07 ELO

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,721 mi
Last recorded78,721 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 ELO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 78,721 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 74,800 miles

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2019 71,151 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear / front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2019 71,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has lump on side wall outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under body corrosion

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear / front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 64,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 58,706 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 52,658 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 45,713 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,810 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 38,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,609 miles

unable to do a thourough inspection of under vehicle due to plastic trims

Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 27,026 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,456 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 13,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ELO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ELO, 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 ELO registered?

BJ07 ELO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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