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FL58 GDF

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,395 mi
Last recorded123,395 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 GDF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 123,395 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 123,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 115,336 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 105,621 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 105,617 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 94,787 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated, inner edges of tread area worn very low

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated, inner edges of tread area wearing low

Fail 16 Oct 2018 94,787 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated, inner edges of tread area worn very low

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated, inner edges of tread area wearing low

Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,396 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 88,396 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,087 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Rear brake pad sensor insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,485 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nsr tyre has nail in outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,285 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 43,338 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,276 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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FL58 GDF 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 71.4%.

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 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 FL58 GDF, 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 FL58 GDF registered?

FL58 GDF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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