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GJ57 PNX

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,098 mi
Last recorded117,098 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 PNX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 117,098 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 116,861 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 105,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 105,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 96,245 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 95,913 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose slightly cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 88,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [Cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [Sidewall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [Cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 88,101 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [Cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [Sidewall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [Cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 82,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,453 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,317 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & N/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,514 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 59,676 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 59,676 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 53,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,029 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 50,029 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,387 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 47,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all four tyres perished both n/s tyres have cord exposed

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,240 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,022 miles

DSC warning light on

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Nail in N/S/R

Screw in N/S/F tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,822 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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GJ57 PNX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PNX, 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 PNX registered?

GJ57 PNX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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