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GJ07 ULZ

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,084 mi
Last recorded54,084 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 54,084 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 50,346 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 45,432 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 44,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 36,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 27,321 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 20,379 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 20,359 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 20,104 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 19,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 18,508 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 17,066 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,224 miles

parking brake in need of adjustment

Pass 19 Mar 2013 13,567 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,654 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 9,686 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 6,822 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 ULZ 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 100%.

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 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

GJ07 ULZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is GJ07 ULZ safe to buy?

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