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GL07 POV

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,966 mi
Last recorded91,966 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 91,966 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 87,094 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

condition of all brake pipes on vehicle

condition of all rear trailing arm bushs

damage to o/s/f wheel rim and tyre and n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 27 Oct 2020 82,471 miles

All rear suspension bushes slightly perished

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 82,471 miles

All rear suspension bushes slightly perished

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 79,013 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 74,420 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 70,664 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear condition of brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2016 66,870 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 57,782 miles

Nearside Rear rear tyre on3mm

Offside tyre on 3mm

Pass 30 Aug 2014 49,923 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,470 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,921 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,894 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,147 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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GL07 POV is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 POV, 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 POV registered?

GL07 POV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2007.

Is GL07 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL07 POV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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