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EJ57 GHU

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,074 mi
Last recorded88,074 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 GHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 88,074 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 82,620 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 79,222 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 76,378 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 76,378 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,620 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,120 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2014 66,402 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre nail in it

o/s/r tyre has nail in it

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,015 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Mar 2014 64,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,195 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,112 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,804 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 46,491 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 GHU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GHU, 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 GHU registered?

EJ57 GHU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 3 December 2007.

Is EJ57 GHU safe to buy?

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