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GK08 RHA

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,389 mi
Last recorded156,389 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 RHA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 156,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and tread 3 mm

Offside Front tyre worn outer outer shoulder and tread 3mm

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and tread 3mm

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 2 Dec 2020 156,380 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and tread 3 mm

Offside Front tyre worn outer outer shoulder and tread 3mm

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and tread 3mm

hand brake waring light on when hand brake off

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 23 May 2019 144,113 miles

FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 23 May 2019 144,113 miles

FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPE IN POOR CONDITION

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 135,258 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 133,849 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 133,849 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 130,969 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear no plate light dim

Pass 15 Jun 2016 116,486 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 97,839 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 95,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 79,602 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 79,602 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,185 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,424 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,424 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres are wearing on the edges.

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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GK08 RHA is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK08 RHA, 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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GK08 RHA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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