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EX08 VLE

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,704 mi
Last recorded107,704 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 VLE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 107,704 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 92,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 81,283 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,464 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear door check strap weak

Fail 20 Jun 2018 72,441 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 205/50/R17 89W R/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake requires adjustment

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear door check strap weak

Pass 22 Jun 2017 68,084 miles

Advise both front flexis starting to perish

Advise both rear tyres just starting to wear close to wear indicator

Advise front discs & pads starting to wear

Advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,162 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 61,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,856 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,549 miles

225/45/17/91w run flat

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise o/s/r tyre has cut in tread but not down to cords

Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,712 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 42,712 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 32,609 miles

Both rear tyres worn to tread ware indicator

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,609 miles

Both rear tyres worn to tread ware indicator

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,746 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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EX08 VLE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX08 VLE, 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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EX08 VLE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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