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CL51 HOW

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,874 mi
Last recorded67,874 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL51 HOW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,874 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,896 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 62,376 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,363 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,042 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2011 31,902 miles

Both rear tyres cracking due to age.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre crackin g due to age and also worn on the outside edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,902 miles

Both rear tyres cracking due to age.

Offside front tyre crackin g due to age and also worn on the outside edge.

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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CL51 HOW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CL51 HOW, 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 CL51 HOW registered?

CL51 HOW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is CL51 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL51 HOW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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