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AD58 VJU

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,855 mi
Last recorded191,855 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 VJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 191,855 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 179,282 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2021 179,129 miles

Fuel system component leaking somewhere around the fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 4 Nov 2020 163,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 156,796 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 151,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 141,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 124,821 miles

Front wiper blade's starting to judder & smear

O/S/R seat belt not checked due to a child seat fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,911 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 74,911 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 56,768 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 41,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,877 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 VJU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

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

Is AD58 VJU safe to buy?

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