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GL07 TPU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,058 mi
Last recorded122,058 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 122,058 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 117,350 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 117,341 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 114,985 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 114,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid add screenwash (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 109,982 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 105,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2017 97,277 miles

Front & Rear registration plates damaged but not likely to be misread

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 91,543 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 91,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 81,885 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 71,406 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,401 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 47,600 miles

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

axle oily

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 22,889 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 TPU 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 81.3%.

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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

GL07 TPU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2007.

Is GL07 TPU safe to buy?

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