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AV08 VZH

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,014 mi
Last recorded82,014 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 82,014 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 82,014 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 81,442 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres are cracked/perished

Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,014 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 79,334 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 74,293 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 69,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,848 miles

Both front brake flexible hoses are perishing

Both front tyres are wearing close to the legal limit and wearing on the outer edges

Pass 7 May 2019 57,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 53,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Fail 22 May 2018 53,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2017 53,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cutting out bad on outer edge [ adv replace]

eml light

engine x under covers fitted /

very bad oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2016 44,465 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,454 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

personals in boot

Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,487 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 7,623 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 VZH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

AV08 VZH is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AV08 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 VZH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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