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EA07 LJV

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,162 mi
Last recorded60,162 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 LJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,162 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,834 miles

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2012 44,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,269 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,290 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 35,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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EA07 LJV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EA07 LJV, 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 EA07 LJV registered?

EA07 LJV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is EA07 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA07 LJV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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