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AJ58 GUH

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,441 mi
Last recorded100,441 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 GUH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 100,441 miles

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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 100,441 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 92,546 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 87,970 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 82,996 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 76,798 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,326 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 65,669 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,603 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

undertray/ covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2017 53,924 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 47,734 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,128 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,582 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,659 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall to cracking

o/s/f tyre outter edge slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,450 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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AJ58 GUH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,571 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 AJ58 GUH, 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 18 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 AJ58 GUH registered?

AJ58 GUH is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is AJ58 GUH safe to buy?

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