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FM57 LDA

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,947 mi
Last recorded97,947 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 LDA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 97,947 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 97,947 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,613 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 88,613 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 77,320 miles

brake flexi hose cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2021 77,320 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake flexi hose cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2020 65,424 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 61,675 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,108 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 46,766 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 40,243 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 40,243 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,484 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 26,821 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 26,729 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,802 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 22,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 18,897 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 15,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 15,964 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 LDA is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM57 LDA, 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 FM57 LDA registered?

FM57 LDA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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