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HG08 HJO

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,949 mi
Last recorded150,949 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 HJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 150,949 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 146,363 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 142,854 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 134,838 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 134,835 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 122,213 miles

child seat fitted

front tyres worn on outer edges, nearing limit

rear brakes worn

Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,113 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 100,710 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 100,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil level on minimum, topped-up on pre-check

Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil level on minimum, topped-up on pre-check

Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,015 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,499 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 87,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 78,048 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,260 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 HJO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJO, 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 HJO registered?

HG08 HJO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is HG08 HJO safe to buy?

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