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GV08 UHZ

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,210 mi
Last recorded86,210 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 86,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 81,494 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 76,782 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 74,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2022 72,931 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 70,173 miles

both rear drive shaft reluctor rings show evidence of contact with rear wheel speed sensors

vehicle indicates routine servicing due

Pass 21 May 2020 69,027 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 67,792 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 66,323 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2017 64,246 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 62,250 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,681 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 May 2014 53,093 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,488 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 37,245 miles

deep cut in tread off side rear tyre

near side front tyre bald on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,507 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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GV08 UHZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GV08 UHZ, 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 GV08 UHZ registered?

GV08 UHZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is GV08 UHZ safe to buy?

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