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GU58 YOX

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,065 mi
Last recorded121,065 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 121,065 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 120,915 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

tmps indicator light flashing indicating possible low tyre pressure on vehicle

Pass 20 May 2021 107,062 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 107,062 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 96,337 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point block missing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2020 96,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs are worn thin and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking point block missing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 86,792 miles

front inner pads appear to be wearing

rear inner pads appear to be wearing

Pass 19 Jul 2018 83,363 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 77,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 77,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,051 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 67,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,315 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,350 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 42,145 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,828 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,013 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 34,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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 YOX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YOX, 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 YOX registered?

GU58 YOX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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