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AM08 ZDK

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,006 mi
Last recorded170,006 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 ZDK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2024 170,006 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both bonnet strut weak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 160,022 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 152,381 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 143,379 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 133,558 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 123,060 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 123,060 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 117,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorating

Offside Front wearing on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 102,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge, but not showing cords

Pass 13 Aug 2015 89,688 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,129 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 61,407 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 61,378 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,223 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,393 miles

Nearside 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 ZDK is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZDK, 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 ZDK registered?

AM08 ZDK is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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