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GV08 NXU

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,281 mi
Last recorded106,281 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 NXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 106,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 106,280 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 90,758 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,787 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 84,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades starting to split at the ends but still clearing the windscreen effectively

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,678 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 79,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring in poor condition (3.6.I.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 78,056 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 51,728 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,141 miles

brake warning light on

stability light on

Pass 26 Mar 2011 22,379 miles

eml come duering test

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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GV08 NXU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GV08 NXU, 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 GV08 NXU registered?

GV08 NXU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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