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FY08 DFJ

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,255 mi
Last recorded67,255 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 DFJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 67,255 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 67,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Misfire on engine

TPMS Lamp on

Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,315 miles

Nearside rear mirror damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

TYRE SIZE 195-55-16 RUNFLAT

Pass 9 Dec 2016 54,215 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 49,819 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 49,635 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 33,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Dec 2014 33,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Dec 2013 26,285 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 26,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,533 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,356 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 14,502 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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FY08 DFJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY08 DFJ, 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 FY08 DFJ registered?

FY08 DFJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FY08 DFJ safe to buy?

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