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GU08 CHL

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,535 mi
Last recorded127,535 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 CHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 127,535 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 127,535 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 13 Aug 2021 118,035 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Engine management warning light on

Pass 28 Jul 2020 113,095 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 113,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 107,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 107,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 96,613 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,760 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 84,451 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened DAMAGED AS BRAKE PAD WORN OUT (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,279 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,930 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 55,337 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 55,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,871 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 47,869 miles

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

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 12 Jan 2013 47,153 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front tyres worn smooth on outer edges

rear tyres 2.5-3mm

Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,741 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,009 miles

front wipers smearing

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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GU08 CHL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU08 CHL, 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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GU08 CHL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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