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AM08 NCX

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,821 mi
Last recorded144,821 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 144,821 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 121,516 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes above rear subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 121,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes above rear subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 116,057 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust underneath

Pass 28 Oct 2019 107,188 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 96,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 87,379 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 76,015 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,125 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 67,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 56,702 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 56,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on outside edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,915 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,275 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,270 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)

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 NCX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NCX, 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 NCX registered?

AM08 NCX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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