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AA08 FTC

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,848 mi
Last recorded53,848 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FTC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 53,848 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 52,262 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,111 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,882 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,827 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 19,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,282 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,342 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres slightly wearing from outer edges

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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AA08 FTC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AA08 FTC, 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 AA08 FTC registered?

AA08 FTC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is AA08 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 FTC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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