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AM08 NCJ

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,499 mi
Last recorded101,499 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NCJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2021 101,499 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 98,833 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,532 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,568 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,893 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 18 Mar 2014 5,743 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,901 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,280 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,154 miles

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

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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AM08 NCJ 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 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 AM08 NCJ, 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 AM08 NCJ registered?

AM08 NCJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is AM08 NCJ safe to buy?

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