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FL58 NLJ

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,776 mi
Last recorded105,776 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 NLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 105,776 miles

Both rear metal brake pipe nuts to flexis corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake performance only just met criteria

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 105,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Both rear metal brake pipe nuts to flexis corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake performance only just met criteria

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,594 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake performance poor, requirements just met

Pass 2 Jul 2019 89,517 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 81,729 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,872 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 75,808 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 75,301 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire detached

Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,394 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 38,827 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,265 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 31,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 15,780 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,414 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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FL58 NLJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FL58 NLJ, 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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FL58 NLJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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