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AF08 PLP

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,074 mi
Last recorded106,074 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 PLP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 106,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear revs lamp not working

rear axle oil leak

Fail 8 May 2026 106,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear revs lamp not working

rear axle oil leak

Pass 9 May 2025 97,353 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 97,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 80,032 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 71,378 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 71,378 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 68,653 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 65,609 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp holding condensation

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 62,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 5 Oct 2019 60,599 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front outter (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 60,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front outter (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 56,784 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 56,780 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 54,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 51,531 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,413 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 45,178 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,718 miles

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

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)

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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AF08 PLP is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AF08 PLP, 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 AF08 PLP registered?

AF08 PLP is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is AF08 PLP safe to buy?

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