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FT57 HMY

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,532 mi
Last recorded78,532 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 HMY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2024 78,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm and worn on the outer edge - 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm - 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm - 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,395 miles

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,037 miles

Underside covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,087 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,929 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 37,420 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 31,708 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 28,410 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 25,004 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 18,996 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 12,470 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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FT57 HMY 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 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 FT57 HMY, 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 FT57 HMY registered?

FT57 HMY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is FT57 HMY safe to buy?

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