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FT08 MZN

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,793 mi
Last recorded77,793 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 MZN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,793 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side(s) front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside windscreen washer jet mis-aligned

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe corroded

Surface corrosion to brake disc's and brake system components, front and rear

Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,785 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

tyre pressure light on

Pass 19 Apr 2019 72,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 67,774 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 59,651 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,329 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 41,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 26,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2012 21,569 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 30 Aug 2011 17,116 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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FT08 MZN is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FT08 MZN, 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 FT08 MZN registered?

FT08 MZN is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is FT08 MZN safe to buy?

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