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GJ57 CSU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,880 mi
Last recorded113,880 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 CSU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 113,880 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 110,110 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play and noisy (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 110,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play and noisy (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 105,482 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 101,229 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 101,229 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 94,448 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 94,448 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,441 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,603 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 59,943 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,390 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,873 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,501 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 24,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,998 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 17,944 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GJ57 CSU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black 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 GJ57 CSU, 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 GJ57 CSU registered?

GJ57 CSU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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