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VK58 GZB

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,705 mi
Last recorded111,705 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 GZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 111,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 97,513 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 97,513 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 97,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 83,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 70,250 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,781 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 66,216 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,161 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,138 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,103 miles

front and rear brake pads appear low

play in o/s/f anti roll bar droplink

Pass 2 Aug 2014 52,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers smeary

Fail 2 Aug 2014 52,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers smeary

Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,714 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,523 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

O/S front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,844 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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VK58 GZB is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VK58 GZB, 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 VK58 GZB registered?

VK58 GZB is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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