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GL08 AFF

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,610 mi
Last recorded131,610 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 AFF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 131,610 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 128,487 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2022 126,053 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 122,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2020 117,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 112,339 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,731 miles

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

under tray and engine cove fitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2017 105,936 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 105,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,666 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 101,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 90,312 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,582 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 76,582 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,485 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 29 Dec 2011 44,713 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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GL08 AFF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GL08 AFF, 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 GL08 AFF registered?

GL08 AFF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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