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FG08 BZE

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,863 mi
Last recorded185,863 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 BZE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 185,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 185,832 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 180,826 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 180,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 167,242 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 152,791 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 152,790 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 140,028 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk missing

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 140,026 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seat belt stalk missing

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

Pass 30 May 2018 116,112 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 116,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 113,067 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 113,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 95,589 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,974 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 66,069 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,453 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,284 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,412 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 31,412 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FG08 BZE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FG08 BZE, 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 FG08 BZE registered?

FG08 BZE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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