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BJ07 NYM

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,410 mi
Last recorded134,410 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 NYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 134,410 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 131,960 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 124,844 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 113,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 110,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 May 2021 104,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly scored due to brake pads being metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm & bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering heavy when turning lock to lock

Fail 10 May 2021 104,340 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering system fouling failing on antiroll bar (2.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly scored due to brake pads being metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm & bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering heavy when turning lock to lock

Pass 30 Apr 2020 98,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,727 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,878 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,945 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,586 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,294 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 43,819 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 43,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

power steering noisy

rear number plate damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,641 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,230 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,555 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 25,311 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 25,311 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,963 miles

Nail in tread of offside front tyre.

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 24,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 NYM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NYM, 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 BJ07 NYM registered?

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

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