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GJ58 GXW

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,238 mi
Last recorded62,238 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 GXW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 62,238 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,567 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 47,566 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2012 31,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GJ58 GXW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GJ58 GXW, 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 GJ58 GXW registered?

GJ58 GXW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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