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AU08 LWT

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,666 mi
Last recorded76,666 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LWT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2025 76,666 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 71,439 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 66,821 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 61,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 57,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split from o/s end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Also union to rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split from both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Also union to rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 55,015 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,188 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,687 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 45,956 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 43,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

winter tyres fitted on front starting to tear away

Pass 6 May 2015 40,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 35,030 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,156 miles

full inspection of fuel/brake systems not carried out as covers fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,440 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 7,713 miles

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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AU08 LWT is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU08 LWT, 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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AU08 LWT is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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