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BJ57 OZK

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,700 mi
Last recorded152,700 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 OZK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 152,700 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 152,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 133,076 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 DISCS HAVE LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR AXLE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING PUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

REAR WASH / WIPE INOP

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF / NSR AND OSF OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKING AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 133,076 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 DISCS HAVE LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR AXLE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NEARSIDE BULB IN WRONG (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING PUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

REAR WASH / WIPE INOP

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF / NSR AND OSF OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKING AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 124,897 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 115,159 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 106,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2016 106,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,653 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,325 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 59,734 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 40,386 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 40,386 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,931 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 19,909 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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BJ57 OZK is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OZK, 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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BJ57 OZK is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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