MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear sleeve clamp blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear sleeve clamp blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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GK58 VJY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 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 GK58 VJY, 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 GK58 VJY registered?
GK58 VJY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2008.
Is GK58 VJY safe to buy?
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