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EJ57 GCZ

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,743 mi
Last recorded113,743 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2018 113,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 108,379 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 100,112 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 100,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 90,725 miles

Fuel tank cap seal perished

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 73,625 miles

Exhaust flexi gauze detached

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

O/S/R Jacking point missing

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 61,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs minor wear lip

front brake pads worn

minor paint damge front bumper/front of bonnet

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre very worn edges

o/s/r tyre very worn inner edge

wipers slightly poor

Fail 26 Feb 2013 61,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs minor wear lip

front brake pads worn

minor paint damge front bumper/front of bonnet

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre very worn edges

o/s/r tyre very worn inner edge

wipers slightly poor

Pass 17 Mar 2012 43,147 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Apr 2011 31,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,354 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,756 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 GCZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver 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 EJ57 GCZ, 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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EJ57 GCZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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