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AE08 TLH

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,292 mi
Last recorded121,292 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TLH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2022 121,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 114,941 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 105,666 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 98,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 88,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,525 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,200 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,108 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 48,632 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 37,707 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,960 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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AE08 TLH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE08 TLH, 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 TLH registered?

AE08 TLH is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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