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GU58 YPA

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,312 mi
Last recorded106,312 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 YPA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 106,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 95,703 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 95,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,165 miles

Emil light on

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,657 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 59,046 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,192 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,816 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 36,844 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,729 miles

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

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 YPA is a 2008 BMW 116 in White 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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

GU58 YPA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is GU58 YPA safe to buy?

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