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GY58 VCG

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,024 mi
Last recorded117,024 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 117,024 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 119,107 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 109,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre close to wear bars cuts on inner side wall

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 109,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect damaged cracked inner face (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre close to wear bars cuts on inner side wall

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 99,528 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low 225/40R18

Pass 8 Nov 2016 96,964 miles

EML warning on

Pass 10 Nov 2015 92,047 miles

eml on

Fail 10 Nov 2015 92,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (1.4.A.2f)

eml on

Pass 15 Nov 2014 85,297 miles

** nearside front tyre worn very close to limits 225/40/18 **

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear indicator discolouring

offside front tyre wearing low close to limits

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,207 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,943 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 55,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VCG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GY58 VCG, 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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GY58 VCG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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