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BL08 TVV

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,845 mi
Last recorded101,845 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 TVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 101,845 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Head lamp starting to get foggy over front lens

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Head lamp starting to get foggy over front lens

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 98,572 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

EML light on on the build date just within the build date spec

Tps light on all valves in good condition

Fail 3 Nov 2023 98,572 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

EML light on on the build date just within the build date spec

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Topped up washers both washers working fine (3.5 (a))

Tps light on all valves in good condition

Pass 24 Oct 2022 85,352 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 85,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 79,307 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 77,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 72,121 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 67,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,446 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,702 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,794 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,647 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 30,995 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 27,053 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 18,286 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 9,501 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 TVV 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 88.2%.

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 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 BL08 TVV, 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 TVV registered?

BL08 TVV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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