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DE57 VKJ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,348 mi
Last recorded48,348 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 VKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 48,348 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 44,685 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 44,423 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 44,423 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 43,982 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 42,801 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 41,607 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 40,421 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 39,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 37,215 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 33,600 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 31,339 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,426 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 27,638 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 25,667 miles

radial cracking to tread on nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2012 23,815 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,117 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,189 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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DE57 VKJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DE57 VKJ, 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 DE57 VKJ registered?

DE57 VKJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is DE57 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 VKJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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