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FY58 OCU

2008 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,616 mi
Last recorded84,616 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 OCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 84,616 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 84,616 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected brake cailper insurcure (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 73,332 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,959 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 67,959 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,577 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 62,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,482 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,708 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,846 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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FY58 OCU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY58 OCU, 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 FY58 OCU registered?

FY58 OCU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is FY58 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 OCU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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