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AK08 FSL

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,987 mi
Last recorded57,987 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FSL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,412 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,362 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,062 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,015 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge-\OK for now!

Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,539 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,929 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 18,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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AK08 FSL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AK08 FSL, 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 AK08 FSL registered?

AK08 FSL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is AK08 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 FSL shows 8 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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