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BJ57 YGO

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,101 mi
Last recorded84,101 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 YGO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 84,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer track rod end corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer track rod end corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2025 79,450 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 79,450 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 77,415 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 75,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 73,677 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 70,932 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2021 70,922 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,756 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,316 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,453 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 47,690 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 47,019 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 47,019 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 12 May 2015 43,651 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 40,254 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,332 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,937 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2010 6,130 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 YGO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YGO, 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 YGO registered?

BJ57 YGO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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