MOT Status
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127,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front n/s/f seat belt anchor button was sticking but works ok now
Offside Rear tyre wearing low plus starting to crack & perish
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
bonnet catch slightly corroded
bonnet damaged
bulb failure warning light on instrument panel intermittently
drivers door damaged
engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components
reverse lights inoperative
under trays damaged
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
under trays damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
bonnet catch slightly corroded
bonnet damaged
brake performance not tested due to condition of n/s/r brakes (metal to metal)
bulb failure warning light on instrument panel intermittently
drivers door damaged
engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components
reverse lights inoperative
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both mirrors glass damaged
o/s door and over-sill damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
both mirrors glass damaged
o/s door and over-sill damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s mirror glass danaged
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
n/s door mirror cracked
tyre inflation warning light on
Nail in nearside rear tyre
n/s door mirror cracked
tyre inflation warning light on
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA08 XFU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 CA08 XFU, 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 CA08 XFU registered?
CA08 XFU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2008.
Is CA08 XFU safe to buy?
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