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BJ57 MXM

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,775 mi
Last recorded171,775 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 MXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 171,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 157,030 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 157,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 137,043 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 116,942 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 113,842 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 107,889 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 107,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 96,723 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,293 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 77,117 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 77,117 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced main beam bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2017 67,949 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edges

Fail 26 May 2017 67,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,916 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,508 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,239 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,443 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,848 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,601 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 23,383 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Oct 2010 22,934 miles

child seat fitted. n/s/r tyre cuts/splits in tread. n/s/f & o/s/f tyres egde of tread worn & deterioated.

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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BJ57 MXM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver 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 BJ57 MXM, 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 BJ57 MXM registered?

BJ57 MXM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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