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GL08 UYU

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,332 mi
Last recorded54,332 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 54,332 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 51,865 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 51,865 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 47,466 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 47,466 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 45,004 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 45,004 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 42,842 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 40,974 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 40,974 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 38,765 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 36,627 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 36,589 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 34,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 31,751 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 31,751 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 28,568 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 28,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 25,198 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 21,417 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 17,418 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 13,880 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 10,503 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 UYU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GL08 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

GL08 UYU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is GL08 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 UYU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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