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AE08 SWY

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,075 mi
Last recorded86,075 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SWY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 86,075 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 86,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 1 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 76,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,098 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 61,305 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 61,096 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,632 miles

traction control light on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,753 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

O/S/F Tyre begining to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,545 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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AE08 SWY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE08 SWY, 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 AE08 SWY registered?

AE08 SWY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is AE08 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SWY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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