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EJ57 GBZ

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,549 mi
Last recorded91,549 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 91,549 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 91,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 85,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 81,748 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF, OSF, NSR, OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 81,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF, OSF, NSR, OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 8 Dec 2020 75,831 miles

Offside obligatory mirror deteriorating

Pass 24 Dec 2019 73,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,424 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 46,943 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating ( cracking ) on tread

Pass 19 Dec 2016 44,272 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 42,333 miles

undertrays and enginecovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 40,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 38,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 36,263 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 33,577 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,577 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 30,206 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 GBZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

EJ57 GBZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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