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CJ05 MCU

2007 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,509 mi
Last recorded128,509 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ05 MCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 128,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 126,499 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 118,674 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

oil sump has small leak

tpms light on dash

Pass 30 Dec 2021 111,259 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft joint at rear diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 111,259 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft joint at rear diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 105,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. almost to excess (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 101,472 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 101,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 wheel bolts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 wheel bolts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2018 97,678 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 93,450 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,205 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 86,205 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated backing plate hitting disc (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wear on outer edge

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 82,626 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 73,209 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child lock on offside rear door

Pass 7 May 2015 73,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child lock on offside rear door

Pass 8 May 2014 63,412 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 63,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 54,255 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 54,255 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 46,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 36,195 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 36,195 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 May 2010 27,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 27,633 miles

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

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

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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CJ05 MCU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CJ05 MCU, 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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CJ05 MCU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2007.

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