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FB57 AXT

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,017 mi
Last recorded129,017 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 AXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 129,017 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 116,672 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2019 116,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

tpms light illuminated on dash

Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,195 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 105,832 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise t . p.. m. system light on

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 105,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise t . p.. m. system light on

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 102,214 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 92,173 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,171 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,529 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 64,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 48,634 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,186 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 37,186 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,141 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 34,983 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 23,707 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,707 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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FB57 AXT is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FB57 AXT, 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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FB57 AXT is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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