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SL57 BJJ

2007 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,411 mi
Last recorded138,411 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 BJJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 138,411 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 138,411 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 129,365 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,363 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 96,815 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 96,812 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 89,493 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 89,481 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 86,825 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 78,396 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 67,559 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 65,975 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 62,387 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,850 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,931 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,099 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,249 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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SL57 BJJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL57 BJJ, 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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SL57 BJJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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