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GY08 ZDX

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,370 mi
Last recorded112,370 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 112,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear drive shaft is corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective next to differential (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside front brake hoses are starting to perish

small oil leak on offside of engine

Fail 17 Oct 2020 112,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear drive shaft is corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective next to differential (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside front brake hoses are starting to perish

small oil leak on offside of engine

Pass 14 Oct 2019 103,126 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 103,126 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 98,088 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 87,542 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,094 miles

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

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,934 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 55,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,049 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,786 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,143 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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GY08 ZDX 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 78.6%.

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 GY08 ZDX, 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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GY08 ZDX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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