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BJ57 UKO

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,817 mi
Last recorded91,817 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 91,817 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 91,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 86,394 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 86,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 69,409 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,105 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam paten

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,505 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 49,408 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 49,403 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,922 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 44,337 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,547 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,942 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 14,746 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 UKO 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 80%.

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 UKO, 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 UKO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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