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GP07 UAU

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,961 mi
Last recorded89,961 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 UAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 89,961 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 89,314 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective does not contact the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 88,999 miles

Emissions unable to be completed as co level is too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective does not contact the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 87,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,324 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 82,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 75,670 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 73,034 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,585 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 70,585 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,567 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 60,762 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 50,081 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 38,543 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2011 38,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2010 25,078 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 UAU is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UAU, 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 GP07 UAU registered?

GP07 UAU is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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