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GL57 AYZ

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,671 mi
Last recorded191,671 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 AYZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 191,671 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 172,877 miles

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Brake pads starting to wear low.

Hand brake travel

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 154,127 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 153,854 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 131,719 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 131,719 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 110,230 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 109,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 32,443 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2014 94,105 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 86,059 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat, unable to check complete seatbelt.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 61,902 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 42,960 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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GL57 AYZ 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 78.6%.

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 GL57 AYZ, 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 GL57 AYZ registered?

GL57 AYZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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