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GJ07 LWX

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,002 mi
Last recorded149,002 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 LWX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 149,002 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 138,987 miles

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 23 Jun 2018 138,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 9 Jun 2017 125,126 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 125,126 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 106,174 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 83,104 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 62,698 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,381 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 50,518 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,893 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,213 miles

Nearside Front 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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GJ07 LWX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ07 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

GJ07 LWX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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