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GJ57 GVU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,120 mi
Last recorded105,120 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 105,120 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 105,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 80,477 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,964 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,317 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 65,504 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,713 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2016 57,415 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 57,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,876 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has an unrepairable puncture

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2014 50,210 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,680 miles

front and rear pads wearing low

red brake warning lamp on

Fail 7 Oct 2013 43,680 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,363 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 28,260 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,326 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)

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 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.

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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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