MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror glass (offside ) deteriorated
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front door mirror glass delaminating
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside over axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside over axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall splitting (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear slight play in suspention
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall splitting (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play felt in rear suspension arms ...both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam will require aim check after repaired (1.7.5a)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play felt in rear suspension arms ...both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Both front tyres perished and starting to crack on outer sidewalls
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
OSF Tyre wearing low on outer edge.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres starting to wear on edges
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EJ57 GJF is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 GJF, 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 GJF is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2007.
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