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GD08 CFA

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,423 mi
Last recorded79,423 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 CFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 79,423 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 79,421 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,876 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 66,747 miles

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

Front brake pads are worn very thin

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,089 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 52,895 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,793 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 38,793 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,967 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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GD08 CFA is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GD08 CFA, 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 GD08 CFA registered?

GD08 CFA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GD08 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 CFA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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