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GY58 VCX

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,503 mi
Last recorded124,503 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2020 124,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall & bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,324 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 101,285 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 95,014 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,782 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,158 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 75,469 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,252 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,368 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VCX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

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

Is GY58 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 VCX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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