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FP08 FZO

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,663 mi
Last recorded104,663 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 FZO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 104,663 miles

Front sun strip in swept area but view is not significantly affected

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 104,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front sun strip in swept area but view is not significantly affected

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 95,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jun 2023 95,436 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2022 91,608 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 91,608 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 86,070 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 86,070 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 83,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 79,280 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 79,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,621 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 74,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,219 miles

NSF TYRE is wearing on the outer edge and has a cut in the outer sidewall

NSR TYRE has a nail in the tyre (confirmed punctured) and is unevenly worn on the inner edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded swollen around union (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,548 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 64,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R17 Run Flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 53,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 42,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,513 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,079 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,631 miles

n/s front tyre outer sidewall writeing scrubbed off

Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2011 12,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FP08 FZO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FP08 FZO, 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 FP08 FZO registered?

FP08 FZO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is FP08 FZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 FZO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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