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BP57 NLE

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,716 mi
Last recorded110,716 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 NLE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 110,716 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 101,398 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 101,398 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 98,509 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 98,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 91,032 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 91,032 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,938 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 85,938 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,091 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 68,319 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 68,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure goodyear 195/55R16 87H (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 57,639 miles

Front number plate is damage but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,352 miles

Nearside Rear jacking up rubber missing

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 50,329 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,524 miles

BOth rear disc has a corroded lip

Both front disc has lipped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Strong advice** - Nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has outer wear and starting to perish

offside front tyre has outer wear

Fail 22 Jan 2014 43,523 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOth rear disc has a corroded lip

Both front disc has lipped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Strong advice** - Nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has outer wear and starting to perish

offside front tyre has outer wear

Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,791 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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BP57 NLE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP57 NLE, 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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BP57 NLE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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