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CFM 154W

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,659 mi
Last recorded116,659 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFM 154W
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 116,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 108,814 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 106,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension/Axle Corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2020 102,917 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 102,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 95,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and severely worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Fail 4 Apr 2019 95,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and severely worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2019 92,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 81,986 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 81,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 73,987 miles

Front wiper blades and washer poor

Fail 5 Jan 2017 73,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint joint split from drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front wiper blades and washer poor

Pass 23 Dec 2015 66,374 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,310 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 61,306 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,006 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 49,390 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald outer edge- advise KDS

Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,505 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 26,824 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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CFM 154W is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CFM 154W, 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 CFM 154W registered?

CFM 154W is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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