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GJ57 UNY

2007 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,327 mi
Last recorded90,327 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 UNY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 90,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 79,732 miles

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

exhaust flexi mesh damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2024 77,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 71,843 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 65,558 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 65,558 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 56,955 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,946 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 50,943 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 44,075 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,802 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 39,689 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 37,531 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,070 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,007 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 25,468 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,057 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 UNY is a 2007 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

GJ57 UNY is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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