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GX58 CWC

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,664 mi
Last recorded109,664 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX58 CWC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 109,664 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays missing.

Pass 24 Jun 2020 81,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LEAKING SLIGHTLY (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 81,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened LOWER REAR SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LEAKING SLIGHTLY (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,332 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,506 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing upper control arm has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2017 61,215 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot detached

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 61,215 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot detached

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 55,056 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rose joint (2.4.G.2)

light miss ting of oil to the engine

Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,293 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 50,290 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,217 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 39,367 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,032 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Fail 14 Jun 2012 34,026 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

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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GX58 CWC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX58 CWC, 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 GX58 CWC registered?

GX58 CWC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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