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GY08 OUN

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,325 mi
Last recorded89,325 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 OUN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 89,325 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 87,401 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 85,348 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 80,530 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 80,529 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 76,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet struts unable to hold bonnet open

Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,269 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 73,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 71,588 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly mis-shapen

Fail 4 Feb 2019 67,601 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly mis-shapen

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,854 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,237 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,777 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 116,108 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2014 29,255 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 25,911 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,434 miles

ASC warning on indicating a fault.

Brake warning on indicating a fault.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,518 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 15,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GY08 OUN is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GY08 OUN, 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 GY08 OUN registered?

GY08 OUN is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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