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CA57 TZH

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,727 mi
Last recorded108,727 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 TZH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 108,727 miles

Corrosion to rear beam

Oil leak to engine

Fail 20 Feb 2023 108,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp LHD (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Middle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear beam

Oil leak to engine

Pass 31 Jan 2022 97,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 93,564 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 68,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 55,764 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 47,854 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 44,405 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 40,327 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 40,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,169 miles

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

boith rear tyres close to legal limit

child deat fitted to offside rear unable to fully inspect seat belt

unable to asess brake fluid level due to covers

unable to fully inspect feul pipes and brake pipes due to covers

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,583 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 16,013 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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CA57 TZH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CA57 TZH, 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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CA57 TZH is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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