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TJ07 ESC

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,217 mi
Last recorded112,217 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ07 ESC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 112,217 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced and lens few cracks (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 20 Apr 2022 97,593 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 83,146 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

orange light on dash bord

Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,270 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 79,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 74,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil deposits on suspension leg and flexi brake hose. no evidence of leak from braking system.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,473 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 63,643 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 63,642 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,262 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,772 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,194 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rattle sound from inside exhaust system

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,064 miles

Both front tyres showing heavy wear and cracks on inner and outer edges of tread.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,503 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,161 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,418 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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TJ07 ESC is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TJ07 ESC, 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 TJ07 ESC registered?

TJ07 ESC is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 August 2007.

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