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DN08 ZVE

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,547 mi
Last recorded109,547 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 ZVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 109,547 miles

Nearside plate light inop.

Offside reverse light inop.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 21 Nov 2019 109,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside plate light inop.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside reverse light inop.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 29 Nov 2018 93,648 miles

Offside rear road wheel damaged.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 68,301 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 62,155 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 62,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 56,476 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 56,452 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

nsr alloy slightly buckled

osr alloy slightly buckled

rear brake pad sensor loose not connected to brake pad

Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,775 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 38,339 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,534 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,850 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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DN08 ZVE is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DN08 ZVE, 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 DN08 ZVE registered?

DN08 ZVE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is DN08 ZVE safe to buy?

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