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FG08 WOJ

2008 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,533 mi
Last recorded91,533 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 WOJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 91,533 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 91,530 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 87,957 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 79,508 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 77,123 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,134 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 69,173 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 61,306 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 52,980 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 52,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 45,821 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,012 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 WOJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WOJ, 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 WOJ registered?

FG08 WOJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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