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ST57 MHJ

2007 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,894 mi
Last recorded99,894 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 MHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 99,894 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 95,110 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 88,888 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 88,879 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 79,643 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 79,641 miles

Emissions not tested engine noisy (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 76,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outside edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn outside edge

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 74,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi + slight damage (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 74,133 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi + slight damage (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,127 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 51,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 46,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,855 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 35,515 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 35,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 25,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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ST57 MHJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST57 MHJ, 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 ST57 MHJ registered?

ST57 MHJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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