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EJ57 GHZ

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,838 mi
Last recorded101,838 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 101,838 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 100,082 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 98,454 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper slightly damaged

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable Tie rod end, slightly distorted (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Very slight play detected at road wheel

Pass 18 Jan 2023 97,195 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 94,783 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2021 94,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 93,955 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 85,608 miles

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

both rear sub frame mounts corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2019 80,962 miles

rear subframe stabiliser brackets slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,031 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm and worn more inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 66,675 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,826 miles

front discs lipped

underneath covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 61,826 miles

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

front discs lipped

underneath covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,398 miles

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing low

under neath covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 57,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing low

under neath covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,125 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot damaged

o/s door damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,432 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

n/s/r tyre inner & outer edges wearing low

skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

n/s/r tyre inner & outer edges wearing low

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,410 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 27,495 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre tread, deep enough to reach the ply but not exceeding 25mm in length.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GHZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GHZ, 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 GHZ registered?

EJ57 GHZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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