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GU08 JDO

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,130 mi
Last recorded90,130 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 JDO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,130 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 90,130 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator car is showing that the pads are worn to the pad wear sensor. The sensor is on the inside and can not see the sensor but the discs are liped witch might of caused the damage. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 77,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 77,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,070 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 67,417 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,912 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,696 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 45,221 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,232 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,076 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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GU08 JDO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU08 JDO, 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 GU08 JDO registered?

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

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