2007 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · GL07 GZT

The vehicle currently lacks a valid MOT certificate, having failed its most recent test on 6 December 2024 at 133,459 miles. The maintenance trend appears unstable. While the car passed several previous tests without recorded defects, the most recent failure, combined with a prior failure on 3 November 2023, suggests the vehicle is struggling to meet minimum roadworthiness standards as it ages. The mileage is consistent with the age of the car, averaging roughly 7,024 miles per year. The odometer reading progressed from 120,035 miles in November 2021 to 133,459 miles by December 2024. This steady accumulation indicates regular use rather than long periods of standing, which generally helps prevent seals from perishing and brakes from seizing. The MOT record is unusually clean, showing no specific defects or advisories across five years of testing. This lack of data is atypical for a nineteen year old BMW and may suggest a lenient testing regime or an incomplete digital record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension. Specifically, check for corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as structural rust is common for this era of BMW and often goes unrecorded until it becomes a critical failure. Inspect the brake discs for pitting and the suspension bushes for perishing. Given the car has not passed a test since November 2023, the current mechanical state is unknown. Verify the condition of the tyres and check for any fluid leaks from the engine or gearbox that the MOT history fails to highlight.