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BL08 JXM

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,312 mi
Last recorded76,312 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 JXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,312 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber is damp

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread and nail in tread

Fail 22 Jul 2019 76,312 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front shock absorber is damp

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread and nail in tread

Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,634 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,887 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 60,887 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,096 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 57,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,909 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 40,696 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,671 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 31,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 21,284 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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BL08 JXM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL08 JXM, 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 BL08 JXM registered?

BL08 JXM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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