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GJ07 MDE

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,660 mi
Last recorded116,660 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 116,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 113,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 111,093 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 105,247 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes into flexi ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flexi ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,989 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,512 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 71,981 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 61,946 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 49,514 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,404 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,402 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 28,593 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,662 miles

Offside Front 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 30 Mar 2010 27,661 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MDE 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 82.4%.

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 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 MDE, 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 GJ07 MDE registered?

GJ07 MDE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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