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DS57 BGU

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,190 mi
Last recorded88,190 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 BGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,190 miles

brake warning light on.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 88,190 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake warning light on.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 84,401 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 84,401 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,445 miles

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

brake warning light illuminating fault

petrol flap insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,100 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 58,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,693 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,387 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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DS57 BGU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS57 BGU, 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 DS57 BGU registered?

DS57 BGU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is DS57 BGU safe to buy?

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