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BU08 THK

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,457 mi
Last recorded67,457 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 THK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 67,457 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 65,276 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both lights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 16 Nov 2023 57,730 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 57,602 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,918 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 48,802 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 75,753 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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BU08 THK is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BU08 THK, 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 BU08 THK registered?

BU08 THK is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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