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CV08 LSE

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,213 mi
Last recorded96,213 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 LSE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 96,213 miles

advise parking brake free travel

Fail 16 Jul 2020 96,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

advise parking brake free travel

Pass 16 Jul 2019 85,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 70,165 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 67,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,394 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low

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

Offside mirror glass damaged

Offside rear tyre getting low

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 4 Jun 2016 61,393 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside rear tyre getting low

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

Offside mirror glass damaged

Offside rear tyre getting low

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,231 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,218 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 29,249 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,130 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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CV08 LSE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV08 LSE, 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 CV08 LSE registered?

CV08 LSE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CV08 LSE safe to buy?

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