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GP08 NTG

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,329 mi
Last recorded100,329 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 NTG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 100,329 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 100,329 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 75,495 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre nailed

pitting nearside rear disc

Fail 1 Oct 2015 75,494 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre nailed

pitting nearside rear disc

Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 61,192 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,657 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 47,657 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 25,341 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 21,511 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 NTG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GP08 NTG, 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 GP08 NTG registered?

GP08 NTG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is GP08 NTG safe to buy?

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