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FX57 VLG

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,214 mi
Last recorded59,214 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 VLG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,214 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 59,214 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 51,566 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 51,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 43,407 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,711 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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FX57 VLG is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FX57 VLG, 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 FX57 VLG registered?

FX57 VLG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is FX57 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX57 VLG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX57 VLG have outstanding finance?

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