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FV08 ENX

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,121 mi
Last recorded167,121 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 ENX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 167,121 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 147,080 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 144,573 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 130,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 126,845 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 126,842 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 117,245 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 106,865 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 102,271 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 91,644 miles

Advise: Fault codes stored in engine management ecu, likely to do with the emission test issue.

Advise: While trying to complete the emissions test the car went into limp mode and wouldn't rev past 2000rpm. This did re-set each time.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 91,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light comes on intermitantly

pads getting low

Pass 3 May 2013 74,052 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 66,242 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,718 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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FV08 ENX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV08 ENX, 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 FV08 ENX registered?

FV08 ENX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 ENX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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