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YG58 GTU

2008 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

112,505 mi
Last recorded112,505 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 GTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 112,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 104,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 101,768 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed

Fail 2 Oct 2020 101,768 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle is Under-sealed

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 100,806 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2019 100,806 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 96,122 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 96,122 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,768 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,496 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,717 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,188 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 56,122 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,234 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 29 Aug 2012 23,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 16,480 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 16,330 miles

off side front tyre scrubbing on inner edge close to cords

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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YG58 GTU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YG58 GTU, 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 YG58 GTU registered?

YG58 GTU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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