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FM57 HYJ

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,591 mi
Last recorded84,591 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 HYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,591 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,731 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 74,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 67,076 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 63,106 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 55,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2014 47,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2014 47,660 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2013 39,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/f tyre has slight wear on inner/outer edges

Pass 30 May 2012 30,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,630 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 16,080 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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FM57 HYJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 FM57 HYJ, 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 FM57 HYJ registered?

FM57 HYJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is FM57 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 HYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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