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GJ08 WDL

2008 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

91,452 mi
Last recorded91,452 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WDL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 91,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 91,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 86,871 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 81,027 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2023 75,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 66,777 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 60,040 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 56,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Aug 2019 54,833 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 54,263 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 40,975 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,602 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 33,344 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 29,385 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 26,747 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 22,964 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 19,103 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 16,205 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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GJ08 WDL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GJ08 WDL, 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 GJ08 WDL registered?

GJ08 WDL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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