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GL07 YGJ

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,413 mi
Last recorded171,413 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 YGJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 171,413 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

long hand brake travel

Pass 22 Jul 2017 152,552 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 152,552 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 134,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 120,239 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 120,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 102,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 86,085 miles

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

front and rear discs slightly lipped

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,289 miles

Service warning indicator on Brake warning wire broken n/s/f

Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,693 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,421 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Aug 2010 47,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

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 YGJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGJ, 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 YGJ registered?

GL07 YGJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 24 August 2007.

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