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GP08 MWY

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,781 mi
Last recorded94,781 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 MWY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 94,781 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 90,198 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 90,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,741 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2024 83,729 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to dangerous defect listed (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 80,421 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 76,332 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 75,354 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 72,229 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 68,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 65,324 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer damege

Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,740 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 61,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,594 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 55,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,245 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2013 41,288 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,626 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,613 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 16,761 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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GP08 MWY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver 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 GP08 MWY, 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 GP08 MWY registered?

GP08 MWY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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