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BF08 JZJ

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,848 mi
Last recorded58,848 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 JZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 58,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 48,003 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,314 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,990 miles

Bonnet lock spring has failed but bonnet can be closed securely by pushing bonnet in badge area.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 38,990 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,335 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,838 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,834 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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BF08 JZJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BF08 JZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 JZJ registered?

BF08 JZJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is BF08 JZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 JZJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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