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GL57 HDV

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,444 mi
Last recorded121,444 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 121,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 114,345 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 114,345 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel smell

Pass 31 Mar 2021 105,102 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 99,863 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,652 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,035 miles

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 93,034 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)

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,082 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,228 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,988 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,341 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,597 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 45,806 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 39,361 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,717 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 HDV 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 87.5%.

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 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 HDV, 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 HDV registered?

GL57 HDV is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is GL57 HDV safe to buy?

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