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GD07 MKU

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,218 mi
Last recorded83,218 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD07 MKU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S&N/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S&N/S FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S&N/S REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced O/S&N/S ;AXLE TO BODY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 80,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Mar 2022 80,734 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2021 78,959 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 77,550 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2019 76,021 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2017 68,494 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,530 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,475 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 58,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,670 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,290 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 47,826 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,826 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 43,387 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 38,443 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted.

undertray covers fitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 38,443 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

sill covers fitted.

undertray covers fitted.

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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GD07 MKU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GD07 MKU, 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 GD07 MKU registered?

GD07 MKU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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