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FA08 JPU

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,579 mi
Last recorded46,579 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 JPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,579 miles

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

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

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

parking brakes just met minimum requirement

Pass 13 Jun 2017 42,236 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,044 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,709 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 21,301 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 15,749 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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FA08 JPU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA08 JPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA08 JPU registered?

FA08 JPU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is FA08 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA08 JPU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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