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BN08 LHR

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,254 mi
Last recorded156,254 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 LHR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 156,254 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 148,465 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2017 139,993 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2017 139,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2016 128,864 miles

play in n/s/r upper trailing arm bush

Fail 8 Dec 2016 128,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

play in n/s/r upper trailing arm bush

Pass 16 Dec 2015 115,247 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres inner walls splitting slightly,nearside front tyre inner wall damaged

brake pad warning light on.pads all ok

Pass 26 Nov 2014 101,908 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 101,907 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 89,990 miles

Both front tyres have visable cracking within tread patteren. No cords/metal exposed

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 79,760 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 79,759 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear tyre worn excessively on inner edge, bald in places. This falls outside the area measured for this inspection.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 69,464 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,229 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 52,112 miles

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

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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BN08 LHR is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BN08 LHR, 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 BN08 LHR registered?

BN08 LHR is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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