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GL07 DFU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,492 mi
Last recorded92,492 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 DFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 92,492 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 80,272 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 71,001 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 70,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 69,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,606 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn, pitted or scored

Pass 8 May 2017 59,471 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 May 2016 54,513 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 48,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front windscreen wipers starting to smear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged in zone 'A' exceeding 10mm in diameter but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,720 miles

Both front tyres are worn slightly on inner edges, worn heavily on outer edges, nearside front is on 2.5mm of tread and offside front is on 3.5mm of tread

Both rear tyres are worn slightly on both edges, worn slightly out of shape, are starting to perish slightly, nearside rear is on 3mm of tread and offside rear is on 3.5mm of tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers starting to smear slightly

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Stone chip in zone A exceeding 10mm in diameter but not seriously affecting drivers view

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VIN plate deteriorated

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 42,720 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Both front tyres are worn slightly on inner edges, worn heavily on outer edges, nearside front is on 2.5mm of tread and offside front is on 3.5mm of tread

Both rear tyres are worn slightly on both edges, worn slightly out of shape, are starting to perish slightly, nearside rear is on 3mm of tread and offside rear is on 3.5mm of tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers starting to smear slightly

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Stone chip in zone A exceeding 10mm in diameter but not seriously affecting drivers view

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VIN plate deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 30,818 miles

Both front tyres are worn slightly on outer edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs becoming slightly worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 23,856 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 23,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 18,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tread worn low on outer edge of both front tyres

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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GL07 DFU 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 87.5%.

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 GL07 DFU, 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 GL07 DFU registered?

GL07 DFU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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