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AV08 OLC

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,031 mi
Last recorded46,031 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OLC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 46,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 27,116 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 27,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nail in o/s rear tyre,(too close to sidewall to repair

Pass 20 Nov 2012 26,776 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 19,494 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,704 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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AV08 OLC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV08 OLC, 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 AV08 OLC registered?

AV08 OLC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is AV08 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 OLC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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