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AO58 UPG

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,884 mi
Last recorded116,884 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 UPG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 116,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'Rear arm' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 'Both sides' (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,028 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'Rear balljoint' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 89,152 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 83,447 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside registration plate lamp cover is missing

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 10 Dec 2018 83,437 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rearmost arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside registration plate lamp cover is missing

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 23 Dec 2017 76,580 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriated

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 67,381 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,501 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 61,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,852 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,460 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,509 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 38,154 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 38,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AO58 UPG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO58 UPG, 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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AO58 UPG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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