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EJ57 GDX

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,419 mi
Last recorded88,419 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 88,419 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 86,033 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,415 miles

Engine management light display indicating a fault

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,683 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 77,124 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 73,355 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,520 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 64,824 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 54,131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 51,053 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 51,290 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,264 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 46,190 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

EML on dash

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

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

O/S/F headlamp damaged with slight movement - still secure

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

Yellow brake warning lamp on dash

Pass 4 May 2012 41,957 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,650 miles

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

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

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 GDX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GDX, 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 GDX registered?

EJ57 GDX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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