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DU58 GVY

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,726 mi
Last recorded91,726 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 GVY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 91,726 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 84,050 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 84,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 30 May 2019 62,846 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure BRAKE WEAR SENSOR NOT ATTACHED INTO PAD HOWEVER NO WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 62,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure BRAKE WEAR SENSOR NOT ATTACHED INTO PAD HOWEVER NO WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 52,741 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 47,441 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 42,376 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 39,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 36,615 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 34,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,760 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 28,598 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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DU58 GVY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU58 GVY, 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 DU58 GVY registered?

DU58 GVY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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