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FG08 ODV

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,448 mi
Last recorded100,448 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 ODV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 100,448 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 100,448 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 94,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel arch trim missing

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Pad waring wire insecure

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 87,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 85,581 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking & o/s/r worn close to limit

Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,849 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 62,225 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 62,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,656 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,688 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,584 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 39,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres cracking

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Fail 14 May 2013 39,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres cracking

Nearside front tyreworn on outer edge

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

Pass 8 May 2012 32,539 miles

Both front tyre starting to crack

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 23,795 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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FG08 ODV is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

FG08 ODV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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