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BL57 VEF

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,688 mi
Last recorded105,688 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VEF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 105,688 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 103,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & back all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 99,259 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 99,259 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2020 92,355 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear registration lamp dim

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front brake pad wear indicator not fitted correctly, cable tied away

parking brake has only just met required performance. 17%

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 18 Sep 2019 88,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear registration lamp dim

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front brake pad wear indicator not fitted correctly, cable tied away

parking brake has only just met required performance. 17%

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,728 miles

Nearside Front brake wear sensor disconnected but secure

Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,619 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 75,619 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure fouling drive shaft (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,270 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 64,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,033 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,222 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 29,167 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,078 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 15,251 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 15,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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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BL57 VEF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BL57 VEF, 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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BL57 VEF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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