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AB08 XAL

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,070 mi
Last recorded131,070 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XAL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 131,070 miles

Lower undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Oct 2024 131,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Lower undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2024 128,405 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 123,789 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 113,052 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 103,948 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2020 96,166 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 96,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 84,155 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 84,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 75,831 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 71,070 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 70,470 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 54,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre holds inner/outer shoulder wear

Nearside Rear tyre holds inner/outer shoulder wear

Offside Front tyre holds inner/outer shoulder wear

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,969 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 26,237 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 22,274 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 31 May 2011 15,808 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 XAL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB08 XAL, 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 XAL registered?

AB08 XAL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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