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BF58 LNJ

2008 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,714 mi
Last recorded111,714 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 31681,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 LNJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 111,714 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 109,399 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,861 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 94,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,591 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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BF58 LNJ is a 2008 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 81,025 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF58 LNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF58 LNJ?

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What year was BF58 LNJ registered?

BF58 LNJ is a 2008 BMW 316, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is BF58 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 LNJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF58 LNJ have outstanding finance?

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