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GP07 RNJ

2007 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,567 mi
Last recorded134,567 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 RNJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 134,567 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 133,955 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 128,196 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 108,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 98,875 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 80,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 80,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 69,474 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 69,474 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 64,774 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 64,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,138 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,436 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 43,863 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 38,964 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,172 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 26,549 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 26,545 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 19,259 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 11,715 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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GP07 RNJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP07 RNJ, 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 GP07 RNJ registered?

GP07 RNJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 8 May 2007.

Is GP07 RNJ safe to buy?

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