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AB08 XWD

2008 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,225 mi
Last recorded62,225 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XWD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 62,225 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,895 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,212 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 39,991 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 31,448 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 31,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XWD is a 2008 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

AB08 XWD is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is AB08 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 XWD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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