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GD08 ORG

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,951 mi
Last recorded108,951 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 ORG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 108,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (inner pads) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge / tyre also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2025 108,948 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (inner pads) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge / tyre also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 97,058 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 97,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 85,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge , STRONG advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 76,969 miles

Nearside Front brake warning wire detached from brake pad

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 76,969 miles

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

Nearside Front brake warning wire detached from brake pad

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 72,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes next to tie bar on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres cracking on the inner sidewalls

Fail 1 Feb 2021 72,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes next to tie bar on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres cracking on the inner sidewalls

Pass 31 Jan 2020 65,245 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 62,926 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 58,136 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear parking brake may require adjusting to balance readingsmore

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,907 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,304 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,367 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,034 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracks inbetween the tread and have 2mm on the edges

n/s/r and o/s/r child seat fitted cant inspect adult seat belt

Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,516 miles

cracking to front tyres

Pass 22 Aug 2011 19,368 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 19,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ORG is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORG, 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 ORG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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