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BV58 VTW

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,880 mi
Last recorded86,880 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 VTW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 86,880 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 86,856 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 82,179 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 77,927 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 69,932 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 68,540 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 61,522 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 61,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,644 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,287 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,407 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 34,906 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 29,071 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,006 miles

Both front tyres slightly scrubbed on outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,564 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 21,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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BV58 VTW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV58 VTW, 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 BV58 VTW registered?

BV58 VTW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is BV58 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 VTW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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