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GY58 HWG

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,343 mi
Last recorded73,343 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 HWG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 73,343 miles

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

screen wash pressure low

Pass 14 Jan 2025 58,691 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 17 Jan 2024 48,942 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 43,761 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Oct 2020 35,543 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 35,543 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 32,112 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 28,776 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 18,749 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 7,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 5,724 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 5,665 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 4,392 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 3,476 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 2,682 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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GY58 HWG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 GY58 HWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY58 HWG registered?

GY58 HWG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is GY58 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 HWG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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