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GU58 ULC

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,918 mi
Last recorded129,918 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 129,918 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 129,744 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 128,879 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 127,618 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 126,311 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 119,127 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 116,505 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 111,858 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 103,204 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 103,201 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 84,404 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 79,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,361 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 70,909 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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,004 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,559 miles

engine oil needs topping up

rear wiper missing

service overdue by 1200 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 ULC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue 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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

GU58 ULC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is GU58 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 ULC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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