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BN57 JNL

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,607 mi
Last recorded118,607 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 JNL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 118,607 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 118,607 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,230 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 105,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 94,112 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,819 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 87,887 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 87,887 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 87,866 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,193 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 76,193 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,755 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,719 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,745 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,738 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 36,738 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BN57 JNL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN57 JNL, 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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BN57 JNL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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