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HG08 HHB

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,683 mi
Last recorded74,683 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 HHB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2022 74,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 73,572 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 56,870 miles

High park brake lever travel parking brake just passed test @ 16%

Pass 23 Apr 2018 46,187 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,191 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,222 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 27,580 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,018 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,134 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 17,097 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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HG08 HHB is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HG08 HHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG08 HHB registered?

HG08 HHB is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is HG08 HHB safe to buy?

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