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FD08 FPU

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,195 mi
Last recorded132,195 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 132,195 miles

Offside Rear pad wearsensor wire rubbing on half shaft

Fail 27 Oct 2023 132,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear pad wearsensor wire rubbing on half shaft

Pass 10 Oct 2022 126,511 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 113,908 miles

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

Handbrake performance only just met. 19%

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,744 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 110,731 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels have a nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 101,554 miles

rear tyres wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2018 94,116 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 94,116 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 88,769 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,815 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 82,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 66,286 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,377 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 43,286 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 34,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 32,726 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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FD08 FPU 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 77.8%.

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 FD08 FPU, 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 FD08 FPU registered?

FD08 FPU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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