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WM08 GBF

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,147 mi
Last recorded125,147 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 GBF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 125,147 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 May 2018 122,672 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 117,658 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 117,658 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 113,369 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 113,369 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 106,933 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 106,933 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 95,680 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,153 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 Jun 2011 58,026 miles

metal in offside rear tyre & wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm

Fail 27 Jun 2011 58,026 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

metal in offside rear tyre & wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm

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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WM08 GBF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM08 GBF, 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 WM08 GBF registered?

WM08 GBF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is WM08 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM08 GBF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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