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BG57 GLY

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,589 mi
Last recorded80,589 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 GLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 80,589 miles

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Fail 15 Jan 2019 78,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,744 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 65,063 miles

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

Front underguards fitted

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,937 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 48,937 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 42,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear marks

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Jan 2014 29,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 21,319 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 16,366 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 13,170 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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BG57 GLY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG57 GLY, 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 BG57 GLY registered?

BG57 GLY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 10 October 2007.

Is BG57 GLY safe to buy?

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