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EJ57 WXL

2007 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,047 mi
Last recorded72,047 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 WXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 72,047 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 68,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 65,549 miles

Age related surface rust on some components

Pass 25 Nov 2017 59,970 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 53,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 46,893 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,521 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 39,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,911 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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EJ57 WXL is a 2007 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ57 WXL, 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 EJ57 WXL registered?

EJ57 WXL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is EJ57 WXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ57 WXL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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