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FV08 UEO

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,608 mi
Last recorded174,608 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 UEO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 174,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

general underbody corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2019 171,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 164,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 164,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 158,258 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 146,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 125,789 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 106,455 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,358 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 69,611 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,631 miles

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

uneven wear on n/s/f tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2011 51,631 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

uneven wear on n/s/f tyre

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 UEO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UEO, 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 FV08 UEO registered?

FV08 UEO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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