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CV08 WEW

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,870 mi
Last recorded54,870 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 WEW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 54,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,813 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)

Pass 12 May 2014 39,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,189 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,990 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 WEW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WEW, 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 WEW registered?

CV08 WEW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is CV08 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 WEW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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