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GL56 TKX

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,034 mi
Last recorded154,034 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 TKX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 154,034 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 154,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 145,739 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 142,574 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 142,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire not fitted correctly

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

lubricated bonnet latch as difficult to close

Fail 11 Feb 2020 142,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 136,730 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel close to limits it seems in the near future the handbrake will need attention

Fail 31 Jan 2019 136,712 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel close to limits it seems in the near future the handbrake will need attention

Pass 31 Jan 2018 128,988 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 121,938 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 113,956 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2012 68,307 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,361 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,259 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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GL56 TKX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GL56 TKX, 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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GL56 TKX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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