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AO57 FTR

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,368 mi
Last recorded97,368 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 FTR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 97,368 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 89,166 miles

rear wiper smears, rear washer n/w.

vin not displayed in lower screen.

front and rear tyres wearing on edges.

front pads 3-4mm, front discs slightly corroded.

oil leak engine area.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 81,729 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 81,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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AO57 FTR is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO57 FTR, 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 AO57 FTR registered?

AO57 FTR is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AO57 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO57 FTR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO57 FTR have outstanding finance?

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