MOT Status
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116,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over front and back (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front brake disc's lipped
front inner brake pads low
osf tyre tread on 3mm
osr tyre tread on 2mm
rear inner brake pads low
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
front brake disc's lipped
front inner brake pads low
osf tyre tread on 3mm
osr tyre tread on 2mm
rear inner brake pads low
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
child seat fitted to rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner
bulb failure lamp on dash
child seat fitted to rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt
child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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FG08 VYC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?
FG08 VYC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is FG08 VYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG08 VYC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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