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AV58 GHZ

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,087 mi
Last recorded110,087 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 GHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 110,087 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 102,125 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 102,125 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 94,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Fail 5 Mar 2024 94,389 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front all suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underside of vehicle undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap seal deteriorating

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2023 87,725 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 83,413 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,519 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 76,738 miles

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 72,261 miles

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

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

Park brake lever, little reserve travel

Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,197 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,427 miles

Rear tyres worn on insides and starting to split/perish

Fail 27 Oct 2015 60,427 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear tyres worn on insides and starting to split/perish

Pass 11 Nov 2014 56,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,069 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,572 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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AV58 GHZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV58 GHZ, 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.

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What year was AV58 GHZ registered?

AV58 GHZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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