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GN57 WJE

2007 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,114 mi
Last recorded111,114 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 WJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 111,114 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 104,507 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 104,507 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 97,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass fading (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 97,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass fading (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,028 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,630 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 80,517 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 78,879 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 72,196 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 65,328 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 65,326 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EML on

Nearside Front tyre deflated

Nearside Front tyre excessively worn outer edge

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 59,528 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside registration lamp dim

Pass 2 Jan 2016 55,534 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,787 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 32,366 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 23,700 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,639 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 17,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise small cuts in both front tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,433 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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GN57 WJE is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GN57 WJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN57 WJE registered?

GN57 WJE is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is GN57 WJE safe to buy?

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