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CE57 UJL

2007 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,422 mi
Last recorded120,422 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 UJL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 120,422 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 120,422 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,209 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 106,209 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,561 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 92,561 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,397 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 74,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,980 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 55,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 47,301 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 47,301 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 17 Sep 2014 38,523 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 38,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check effectiveness of wipers due to washers not working

Pass 18 Sep 2013 27,884 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,656 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,694 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,492 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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CE57 UJL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CE57 UJL, 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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What year was CE57 UJL registered?

CE57 UJL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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