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G5 CPB

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,947 mi
Last recorded69,947 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 CPB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 69,947 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 69,561 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 68,610 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 67,393 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 66,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 64,669 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,032 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 63,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 60,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 55,593 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,158 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,891 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 42,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,558 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,468 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,285 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,307 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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G5 CPB is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 G5 CPB, 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 G5 CPB registered?

G5 CPB is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is G5 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 CPB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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