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AV08 UKC

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,842 mi
Last recorded93,842 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 93,842 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 93,839 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 83,508 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 83,508 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 81,371 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 74,195 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 67,165 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 59,596 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 51,821 miles

engine management light on.

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven.

Pass 9 May 2017 47,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 May 2017 47,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 May 2016 41,208 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 35,769 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 35,769 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2014 33,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre cracked & perished

Pass 3 May 2013 31,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr brake binding slightly

rear brake imbalanced 32%

Pass 15 May 2012 28,636 miles

nsr tyre has slight lift in tread

Fail 15 May 2012 28,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr tyre has slight lift in tread

Pass 13 May 2011 24,276 miles

Offside Rear 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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AV08 UKC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV08 UKC, 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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AV08 UKC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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