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AB08 XWC

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

108,418 mi
Last recorded108,418 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XWC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 108,418 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 92,647 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 78,808 miles

Child seat fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2021 65,647 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 54,655 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 37,459 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Anti roll bar slight play

Offside Front Anti roll bar slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2017 28,761 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 25,950 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 23,467 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 20,688 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 18,122 miles

both front tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 17 May 2012 14,483 miles

front tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 6 Jun 2011 11,903 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 11,609 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 XWC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

AB08 XWC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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