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FV08 VZZ

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,650 mi
Last recorded139,650 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 139,650 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 139,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 132,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 132,387 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 121,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 110,863 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,954 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 89,218 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2015 89,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,150 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,916 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,082 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,639 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 14,358 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 VZZ 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 78.6%.

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 FV08 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

FV08 VZZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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