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AB08 VXR

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,139 mi
Last recorded87,139 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 87,139 miles

advise handbrake reserve travel

Fail 30 May 2025 87,139 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise handbrake reserve travel

Pass 25 May 2024 82,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 80,097 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 80,097 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 73,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 73,612 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 73,599 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 73,599 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,012 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 61,146 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,284 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 21,797 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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AB08 VXR is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB08 VXR, 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 AB08 VXR registered?

AB08 VXR is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AB08 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 VXR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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