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ST07 XJM

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,086 mi
Last recorded105,086 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST07 XJM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 105,086 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 103,520 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 101,790 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 101,781 miles

Central Outer Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body component slightly loose corroded & thin (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 97,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 94,144 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 94,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 87,686 miles

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

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 84,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 79,099 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 72,854 miles

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

Oil leak bad oil leak front engine

Fail 2 Nov 2016 72,854 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak bad oil leak front engine

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,198 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 64,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,365 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 52,365 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges and worn close to legal limit

Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,446 miles

Rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,336 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 31,288 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,816 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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ST07 XJM is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ST07 XJM, 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 ST07 XJM registered?

ST07 XJM is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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