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FT08 JZN

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,668 mi
Last recorded107,668 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 JZN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 107,668 miles

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 107,668 miles

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

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

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

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 102,083 miles

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 97,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear subframe bracket corroded away

Fail 21 Nov 2020 97,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear subframe bracket corroded away

Pass 14 Dec 2019 93,606 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Pass 15 Dec 2018 89,403 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 83,043 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 83,043 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,106 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,776 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 60,672 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,782 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,383 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,224 miles

Off side front tyre has worn very low on the outer and inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,087 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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FT08 JZN is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT08 JZN, 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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FT08 JZN is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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