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AK58 ERJ

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,265 mi
Last recorded85,265 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 ERJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 85,265 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 85,255 miles

Rear discs pitted

Fail 5 Mar 2019 85,226 miles

Emission control equipment obviously modified Center exhaust box tampered with (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 79,887 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 77,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Rear Oil leak rear dif slight oil leak ()

engine manchment light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 66,991 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake imbalance @31% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 66,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake imbalance @31% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 61,569 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,647 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 52,643 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres on 2mm

Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,873 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,024 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 23,834 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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AK58 ERJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK58 ERJ, 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 AK58 ERJ registered?

AK58 ERJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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