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GU58 HWR

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,650 mi
Last recorded143,650 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 HWR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 143,650 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 141,939 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 138,543 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 135,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake only just meets requirement

Fail 28 Nov 2020 135,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside parking brake only just meets requirement

Pass 18 May 2019 128,666 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 120,808 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 100,559 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 100,559 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 85,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,228 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 52,214 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)

Offside Front 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 14 May 2013 39,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 23,853 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,841 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 20,237 miles

Advise all tyres are on about 3mm on tread

Pass 2 Nov 2010 10,787 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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GU58 HWR is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GU58 HWR, 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 GU58 HWR registered?

GU58 HWR is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is GU58 HWR safe to buy?

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