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DE54 VAE

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,312 mi
Last recorded132,312 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 VAE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 132,312 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 132,312 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 132,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 127,255 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 115,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside reverse light not working

both front bump stops deteriorated and broken up

fuel tank cap seal stress cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2021 115,797 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside reverse light not working

both front bump stops deteriorated and broken up

fuel tank cap seal stress cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,248 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 76,802 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tread depth 3.2mm ()

Offside rear tyre tread depth 3.3mm

Pass 29 May 2018 71,014 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 71,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,767 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 59,090 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,861 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,269 miles

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

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

nearside front & offside front tyres (205/50/R17) cracking 4 yrs old

rear brake pads wearing thin (2mm left)

Pass 24 May 2013 41,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 36,615 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 28,726 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 28,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DE54 VAE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE54 VAE, 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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DE54 VAE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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