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GU58 HWY

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,510 mi
Last recorded100,510 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 HWY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 100,510 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 97,062 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 97,062 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 86,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 81,648 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 81,644 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 13 Dec 2017 79,702 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,560 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,759 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 63,951 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2011 42,450 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 HWY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HWY, 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 HWY registered?

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

Is GU58 HWY safe to buy?

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