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GJ07 FWZ

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,568 mi
Last recorded188,568 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 FWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 188,568 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 188,568 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 175,535 miles

All rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Both front brake flexible hoses are cracking up and perishing

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2020 165,260 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 149,730 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm/ bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 149,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm/ bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 130,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres bold outer edge

Fail 1 Feb 2018 130,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres bold outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 110,294 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 89,610 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,985 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DSC warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,146 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,679 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 33,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,799 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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GJ07 FWZ 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 76.5%.

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 GJ07 FWZ, 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 GJ07 FWZ registered?

GJ07 FWZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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