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GF57 USN

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,460 mi
Last recorded104,460 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 104,460 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill damaged

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2019 104,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front to rear sill has accident damage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting detached

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2018 92,408 miles

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

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

engine & sill covers fitted

service over due

Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,464 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,292 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,455 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 48,443 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 41,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small dint in o/s/r inner wheel rim

Pass 13 Nov 2013 35,731 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 35,731 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,135 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 28,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 15,080 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 11,139 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 USN is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GF57 USN, 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 GF57 USN registered?

GF57 USN is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2007.

Is GF57 USN safe to buy?

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