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GU08 TLZ

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,599 mi
Last recorded105,599 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 TLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 105,599 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 105,599 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,163 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 104,163 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 92,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 90,090 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 90,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,023 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,953 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside front jacking point damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2017 54,682 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside front jacking point damaged

offside rear brake binding

offside rear brake pads low

offside rear brake warning wire hanging loose

Pass 12 Sep 2016 46,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 46,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,982 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 39,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 34,660 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 29,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 23,941 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 18,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TLZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TLZ, 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 GU08 TLZ registered?

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

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