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DG57 LXZ

2007 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,273 mi
Last recorded96,273 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 LXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 96,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 96,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 89,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 80,683 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 75,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 71,566 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,345 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 64,307 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 62,102 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 60,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 45,338 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,914 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 29,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2014 24,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside 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)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Jan 2013 20,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre is starting to crack in the tread

Pass 19 Sep 2011 15,705 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 12,838 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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DG57 LXZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 DG57 LXZ, 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 DG57 LXZ registered?

DG57 LXZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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