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CE08 AXV

2008 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,083 mi
Last recorded125,083 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 AXV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 125,083 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/f and n/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 125,083 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/f and n/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 124,679 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 115,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original rigid pipes under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 115,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original rigid pipes under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 111,528 miles

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

observe engine light

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Fail 13 Dec 2021 111,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight faded

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlight faded

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet catch was seized

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 12 Dec 2019 101,110 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

advise tracking

underside floor and engine bay not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 14 Dec 2018 93,212 miles

Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers

Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers

vital components not checked due to covers underside engine and under floor

Fail 14 Dec 2018 93,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers

vital components not checked due to covers underside engine and under floor

Pass 23 Nov 2017 85,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 63,033 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,050 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 55,751 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 41,744 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,144 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 32,144 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,530 miles

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

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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CE08 AXV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE08 AXV, 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 CE08 AXV registered?

CE08 AXV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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