2008 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · HW08 GKP
2008 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 50,442 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW08 GKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 50,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HW08 GKP Mileage History
- 21/12/202336,937 mi
- 11/12/202442,318 mi+5,381 mi
- 23/03/202648,995 mi+6,677 mi
- 24/03/202648,995 mi
- 07/07/202650,442 mi+1,447 mi
Average of roughly 5,309 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HW08 GKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 116 (HW08 GKP) between December 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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