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G3 CTP

2008 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,175 mi
Last recorded144,175 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 CTP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 144,175 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 142,908 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 128,434 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 109,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front top mounting noisy on rotation

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 88,668 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,491 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 69,435 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 69,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,501 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 65,449 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,732 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,306 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,792 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 38,647 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise brake warning light on

Pass 10 May 2013 28,477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,401 miles

both o/s tyres badly perished and worn on edge

o/s/f bumper damaged at wheel arch

Fail 3 Jun 2011 16,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both o/s tyres badly perished and worn on edge

o/s/f bumper damaged at wheel arch

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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G3 CTP is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 G3 CTP, 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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G3 CTP is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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