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GD08 LHM

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,936 mi
Last recorded56,936 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 LHM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 56,936 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 54,983 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 57,720 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 51,247 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 51,245 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 48,879 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 47,139 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 44,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,079 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 35,723 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,850 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,576 miles

All tyres cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,014 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,195 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,160 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 17,503 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 LHM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GD08 LHM, 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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GD08 LHM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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