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BN08 NHF

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,877 mi
Last recorded140,877 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 NHF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 140,877 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 140,877 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 134,962 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 134,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on the inner edge 205x50 x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on the inner edge 205 x50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2020 134,932 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 134,932 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 129,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 118,382 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 118,382 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 105,569 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 1 Sep 2014 95,055 miles

nsr tyre perished and has a puncture

rear pads n/s and o/s low

Fail 30 Aug 2014 95,055 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre perished and has a puncture

rear pads n/s and o/s low

Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,839 miles

Brake pads low front & rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,177 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,638 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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BN08 NHF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc 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 NHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 NHF registered?

BN08 NHF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is BN08 NHF safe to buy?

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