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GF57 GBX

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,752 mi
Last recorded95,752 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 GBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 95,752 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in screen not effecting drivers view

Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,194 miles

headlamp lenses clouded/discoloured

n/s/r drive shaft seal weeping

n/sr lifting block missing

screen stone chip

slight front brake imbalance

various body damage

Fail 17 Sep 2015 69,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp lenses clouded/discoloured

n/s/r drive shaft seal weeping

n/sr lifting block missing

screen stone chip

slight front brake imbalance

various body damage

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,660 miles

wipers poor

front tyres perished and worn on both edges

headlamp aims on lower limit

rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished

windscreen damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,212 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,645 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 27,017 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 22,396 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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GF57 GBX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GF57 GBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF57 GBX registered?

GF57 GBX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 12 November 2007.

Is GF57 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 GBX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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