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SL57 MLJ

2007 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,296 mi
Last recorded135,296 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 135,296 miles

Brake fluid light on dash

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All pipes perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust backbox heat shield loose/rattle

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Bump stops split

Rear Underbody corrosion

Rear Washer inop

Service light on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension components corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2024 129,579 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 121,258 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 121,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 115,838 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 111,869 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 108,851 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 103,201 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge no cord showing

steering wheel cover loose,cover removed

Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,180 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 90,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 77,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,306 miles

both front tyres have slight cuts/damage but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

fuel cap rubber seal slightly deterioated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 63,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads seem to be getting low

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,869 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,271 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 MLJ 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 MLJ, 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 SL57 MLJ registered?

SL57 MLJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is SL57 MLJ safe to buy?

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