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A8 GHY

2019 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,852 mi
Last recorded46,852 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 11642,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 46,852 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 40,608 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 40,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp internal parts faulty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 32,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 23,820 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 23,820 miles

Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 23,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 17,499 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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A8 GHY is a 2019 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 42,213 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 GHY, 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 7 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A8 GHY registered?

A8 GHY is a 2019 BMW 116, first registered on 21 January 2019.

Is A8 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 GHY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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