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EJ57 GBU

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,166 mi
Last recorded54,166 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 GBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2016 54,166 miles

o/s/f n/s/f flexi brake pipes cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2015 51,366 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 47,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,934 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Nov 2011 32,400 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,453 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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EJ57 GBU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ57 GBU, 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 EJ57 GBU registered?

EJ57 GBU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 5 November 2007.

Is EJ57 GBU safe to buy?

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