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GL57 BEO

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,333 mi
Last recorded75,333 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 75,333 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 75,323 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 68,180 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 63,769 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 63,769 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 56,039 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 56,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2016 47,477 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 40,999 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 33,568 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,397 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,943 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,825 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 BEO is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GL57 BEO, 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 BEO registered?

GL57 BEO is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is GL57 BEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 BEO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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