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FG08 JXZ

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,418 mi
Last recorded149,418 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 JXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 149,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 144,126 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 128,333 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 120,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 114,132 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 103,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 92,784 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,881 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,766 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 56,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 56,143 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,865 miles

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

front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements of 16%

Fail 31 Jan 2013 45,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 30,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 22,102 miles

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

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 JXZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FG08 JXZ, 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 FG08 JXZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG08 JXZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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