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DE08 XCR

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,381 mi
Last recorded90,381 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XCR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 90,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring to the components

Pass 24 Mar 2021 87,840 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 87,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 85,045 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,206 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 79,190 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,574 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 72,574 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,285 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,562 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 33,868 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2013 26,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 May 2012 22,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Apr 2011 16,537 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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DE08 XCR is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE08 XCR, 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 DE08 XCR registered?

DE08 XCR is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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