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AC08 OPW

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,794 mi
Last recorded80,794 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OPW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 80,794 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Apr 2026 80,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Apr 2025 77,169 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 72,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 67,352 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 61,553 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 54,614 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 54,599 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 51,762 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 50,109 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 48,731 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 43,483 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,630 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 33,696 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,552 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,687 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AC08 OPW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AC08 OPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AC08 OPW?

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What year was AC08 OPW registered?

AC08 OPW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AC08 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 OPW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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