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GV08 UVY

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,902 mi
Last recorded137,902 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 137,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 137,902 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 132,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 126,764 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 120,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 120,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 114,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 110,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 101,890 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 92,033 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,380 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 78,380 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted part of lamp not in situ (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seat belt.

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

Small cracks in the n/s/r tyre treads.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,244 miles

front tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre valve perishing

Fail 20 Feb 2015 56,244 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre valve perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,817 miles

both front tyres cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2013 46,760 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,594 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,446 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 UVY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

GV08 UVY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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