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AD58 VJM

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,185 mi
Last recorded104,185 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 VJM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 104,185 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 100,162 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 95,249 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 83,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit 1.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,900 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 74,900 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 65,310 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,226 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 59,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,157 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,983 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,273 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 36,460 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,825 miles

all tyres 3-4mm

Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,754 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,206 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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AD58 VJM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD58 VJM, 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

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What year was AD58 VJM registered?

AD58 VJM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is AD58 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 VJM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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