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VO08 GGX

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,821 mi
Last recorded124,821 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 GGX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 124,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 124,821 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @flex (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 115,209 miles

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

slight exhaust leak flexy joint area

Pass 1 Jul 2020 109,389 miles

undertrays restricting view

Pass 25 Mar 2019 103,068 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 93,767 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 93,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,242 miles

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

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 9 Mar 2016 72,572 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,263 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 62,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,493 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,378 miles

O.S.F tyre worn on outer tred

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,314 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 32,314 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 32,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,410 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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VO08 GGX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VO08 GGX, 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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VO08 GGX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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