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GL08 MUY

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,026 mi
Last recorded95,026 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 MUY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 95,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2025 90,758 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 86,728 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody tray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2023 81,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 75,610 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

hand break high little reserve travel left

Fail 27 Jun 2022 75,610 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

hand break high little reserve travel left

Pass 25 Jun 2021 66,556 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 60,567 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 60,567 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 53,332 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres worn

Fail 28 Jun 2019 53,332 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,894 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 37,894 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,238 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 29,098 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 22,436 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,515 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,329 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 MUY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL08 MUY registered?

GL08 MUY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GL08 MUY safe to buy?

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