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AN08 WVZ

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,556 mi
Last recorded155,556 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 WVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 155,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (inner bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 149,562 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 149,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 141,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front mirror start to deteriorate

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 141,232 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 128,572 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Apr 2018 128,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2017 106,492 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges ,both on legal limit 1.6mm 205/50/17

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nail in offside rear tyre,puncture light on.

Fail 14 Apr 2017 106,492 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres bald on outer edges ,both on legal limit 1.6mm 205/50/17

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nail in offside rear tyre,puncture light on.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,712 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,566 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,149 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 49,172 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are worn to 3mm

front brake pads are 70/80% worn

offside rear tyre has screw in tread/pressure 12psi

Pass 13 Dec 2011 35,490 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,114 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)

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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AN08 WVZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver 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 AN08 WVZ, 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 AN08 WVZ registered?

AN08 WVZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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