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DF08 XAU

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,359 mi
Last recorded93,359 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 93,359 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 90,058 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 90,058 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 82,901 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 73,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Innear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 61,739 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 56,156 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,088 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,073 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 30,478 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,832 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 22,051 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 15,581 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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DF08 XAU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DF08 XAU, 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 DF08 XAU registered?

DF08 XAU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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