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ET07 GNY

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,001 mi
Last recorded147,001 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 GNY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 147,001 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe, inner sills, suspension component's rear slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 1 Sep 2023 141,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 130,681 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 119,567 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 113,207 miles

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

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

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

bolt missing out of alternator bracket

centre exhaust hanging bracket broken

Fail 11 Aug 2020 113,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 RUN FLATS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

bolt missing out of alternator bracket

centre exhaust hanging bracket broken

Pass 7 Aug 2019 105,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 run flats (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,165 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 91,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 run flats fitted (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,803 miles

centre exhaust hanging bracket corroded and insecure

engine management light on

Pass 8 Aug 2015 78,943 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2013 67,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,416 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,560 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,894 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect the boot area due to owners belongings.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,127 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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ET07 GNY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ET07 GNY, 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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ET07 GNY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 9 August 2007.

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