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CV08 VGN

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,726 mi
Last recorded83,726 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 VGN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,726 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,184 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,066 miles

service light on

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,876 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge,meets pass criteria

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge,meets minimal pass criteria

Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,753 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 VGN is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV08 VGN registered?

CV08 VGN is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is CV08 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 VGN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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