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HN08 OAX

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,877 mi
Last recorded132,877 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 OAX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 132,877 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 132,877 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Sensor ring (1.6 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 125,223 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Wearing At 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs Pitted / Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 111,192 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 111,192 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 99,464 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 94,351 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise osf tyre has wear outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 89,003 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 89,003 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 81,506 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 73,597 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,003 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,241 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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HN08 OAX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HN08 OAX, 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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HN08 OAX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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