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DU08 WAJ

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,218 mi
Last recorded112,218 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 WAJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 112,218 miles

Air bag light on, however the passenger side airbag is turned off at the time of the test

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 92,717 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 92,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

water in n/s/f headlight

Pass 23 Jan 2017 88,458 miles

both rear tyres bald on inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,376 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 60,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,794 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2012 40,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,683 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 31,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

may req wipers

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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DU08 WAJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU08 WAJ, 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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DU08 WAJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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