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GV58 CNJ

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,842 mi
Last recorded158,842 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 CNJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 158,842 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 144,860 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 144,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 133,768 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 133,768 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust shield cover rattling

Pass 12 Sep 2022 125,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021 115,679 miles

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

Light body damage

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 115,679 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Emergency exit window cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Light body damage

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,802 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 106,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2019 93,781 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

front wipers weak/smearing

Pass 17 May 2018 90,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 77,930 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 74,090 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,316 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,980 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,229 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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GV58 CNJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV58 CNJ, 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 GV58 CNJ registered?

GV58 CNJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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