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FB57 CPO

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,043 mi
Last recorded101,043 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 CPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 101,043 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general under body corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2024 101,043 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general under body corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 95,524 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 95,524 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 90,926 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 85,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear door panel has slight damage

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 83,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 83,954 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 76,137 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 76,137 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 66,835 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 66,835 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 50,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,064 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,887 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 33,073 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 33,073 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,395 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,390 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,264 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 21,708 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 CPO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FB57 CPO, 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 FB57 CPO registered?

FB57 CPO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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