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GL07 KKJ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,426 mi
Last recorded55,426 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 55,426 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 55,409 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONT AND REARS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 55,105 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 55,100 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 54,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes and brake ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake disc rusty on surface

Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,032 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,525 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

wax oil needed

Pass 31 Oct 2019 53,137 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,501 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,815 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,276 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,555 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 39,401 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,440 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 32,493 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 27,894 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 27,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 KKJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black 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 GL07 KKJ, 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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GL07 KKJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2007.

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