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CA08 GUG

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,619 mi
Last recorded162,619 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 GUG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 162,619 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 152,892 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 2 Jun 2017 136,020 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 117,976 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,227 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 92,594 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 78,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 78,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2012 62,092 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,903 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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CA08 GUG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CA08 GUG, 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 CA08 GUG registered?

CA08 GUG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is CA08 GUG safe to buy?

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