MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Components under vehicle has corrosion on rear
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
front registration plate damaged
nearside and offside front washer jets slightly weak
nearside headlamp has play
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside headlamp has damaged mounts causing slight play
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold in inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
undertrays and engine covers fitted
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (all four) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
assistance required to open bonnet
engine cover and undertray fitted
front registration plate cracked
fuel filler door has play
nearside headlamp bracket broken causing slight play
parking brake has little reserve travel
front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has an unrepairable puncture
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
front and rear pads wearing low
red brake warning lamp on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear pads wearing low
front tyres worn on inner edges
red brake warning lamp on
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ57 GVU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 GJ57 GVU, 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 GVU registered?
GJ57 GVU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2007.
Is GJ57 GVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ57 GVU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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