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GJ57 YZV

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

229,302 mi
Last recorded229,302 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 229,302 miles

Minor oil leak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Slight knock (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 229,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Minor oil leak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Slight knock (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 217,315 miles

n/s/f shock damp to limit

o/s/r shock damp to limit

o/s/r tyre very much on limit

washer poor

Pass 18 Sep 2023 206,213 miles

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

front pads wearing low- discs lipped

n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 14 Sep 2022 193,623 miles

engine damp

n/s/r shocker damp

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 180,253 miles

hand brake on limit

n/s/f shock damp

washer poor

Pass 25 Sep 2020 170,631 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 23 Apr 2019 151,619 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 12 May 2018 136,806 miles

diff noisy

Pass 13 Jan 2018 133,456 miles

front pads low

Pass 6 Feb 2017 118,455 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 118,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 100,674 miles

nsr tyre close to limit

Fail 21 Nov 2015 100,674 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nsr tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Dec 2014 84,549 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 84,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,612 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,444 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,449 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 23,033 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 YZV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

GJ57 YZV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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