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DG08 PFN

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,690 mi
Last recorded125,690 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 PFN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 125,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 125,689 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 123,738 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 121,800 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 121,779 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 120,837 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 13 Nov 2019 120,837 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Nov 2018 119,792 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 114,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 103,547 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still fully supported

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-Trays fitted prevents full visual inspection on underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2017 103,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still fully supported

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-Trays fitted prevents full visual inspection on underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2016 93,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 run-flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 83,152 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 72,021 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,425 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 59,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offsaide front tyre showing signs of wear on the outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,354 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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DG08 PFN 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 DG08 PFN, 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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DG08 PFN is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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