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GU08 UCW

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,587 mi
Last recorded35,587 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 35,587 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 34,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule middle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 34,917 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 33,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 33,192 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 33,187 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 33,080 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 33,079 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 32,985 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 32,933 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 31,562 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 29,558 miles

under engine floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,673 miles

outer sill, under engine and under floor covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 25,106 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,195 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 15 Mar 2013 20,137 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 20,118 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 12,279 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 UCW 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 84.2%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

GU08 UCW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is GU08 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 UCW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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