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GU58 JBX

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,532 mi
Last recorded106,532 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 JBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 106,532 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 100,868 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 96,542 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 95,013 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,785 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 85,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,167 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,268 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,265 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2015 45,388 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,694 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 33,286 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

rear beake discs lipped

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,718 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,118 miles

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

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

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 JBX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JBX, 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 GU58 JBX registered?

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

Is GU58 JBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 JBX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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