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GF08 OHT

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,192 mi
Last recorded72,192 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 OHT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 72,192 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 72,192 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 71,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 71,371 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 67,030 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 62,770 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 59,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 2 Apr 2022 59,355 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 14 Apr 2021 55,237 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 52,157 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,815 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,176 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,798 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,563 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,918 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 32,916 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,695 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 19 Apr 2012 27,520 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 27,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,164 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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GF08 OHT is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GF08 OHT, 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 GF08 OHT registered?

GF08 OHT is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is GF08 OHT safe to buy?

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