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GP08 WYH

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,047 mi
Last recorded50,047 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 WYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 50,047 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire damaged

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

Fail 19 May 2026 50,047 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire damaged

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (loose) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 47,442 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 45,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Hole in lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 43,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 40,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 35,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 32,957 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 29,444 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 27,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 26,557 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,879 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,948 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 21,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 19,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre worn on edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 10,945 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 WYH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WYH, 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 WYH registered?

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

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The MOT history for GP08 WYH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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