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BJ58 RCF

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,839 mi
Last recorded148,839 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 RCF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 148,839 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 148,839 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 142,809 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 138,778 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 138,778 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 131,134 miles

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 118,377 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 118,375 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 104,653 miles

engine management light staying on

Fail 29 Nov 2012 104,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light staying on

Fail 16 Nov 2012 103,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,250 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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BJ58 RCF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ58 RCF, 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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BJ58 RCF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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