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BJ57 MXU

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,318 mi
Last recorded83,318 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,318 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 75,800 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Nov 2017 75,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,916 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 69,911 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,386 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 61,386 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,863 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 47,328 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 40,160 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,544 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 MXU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ57 MXU, 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 BJ57 MXU registered?

BJ57 MXU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is BJ57 MXU safe to buy?

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