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C17 AMF

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,166 mi
Last recorded113,166 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 AMF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 113,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,218 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 107,277 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 104,154 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 88,801 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 88,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 78,171 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 63,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 May 2017 63,953 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 60,083 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 30 Apr 2016 60,083 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 27 Apr 2015 54,958 miles

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

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 27 Apr 2015 54,958 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 9 Apr 2014 43,761 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,271 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 34,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

offside front headlight mounting point cable tied

offside front landing panel not bolted

Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,541 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,999 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,067 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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C17 AMF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C17 AMF, 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 C17 AMF registered?

C17 AMF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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