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GX57 NKG

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,337 mi
Last recorded82,337 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 NKG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,337 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,533 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 73,526 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,962 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 69,962 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,294 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,785 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Fail 13 Jun 2014 55,785 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre very worn on outer edge

offside front tyre very worn on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2012 33,073 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 20,413 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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GX57 NKG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GX57 NKG, 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 GX57 NKG registered?

GX57 NKG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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