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BV08 BBO

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,902 mi
Last recorded129,902 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 BBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 129,902 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 125,336 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 124,769 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 123,098 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 123,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,708 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 75,253 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 56,183 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,433 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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BV08 BBO is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV08 BBO, 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 BV08 BBO registered?

BV08 BBO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BV08 BBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 BBO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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