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SY08 LOA

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,230 mi
Last recorded54,230 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 LOA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 54,230 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 54,227 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken fouling inner edge of tyre, tyre severely damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative due to condition of coil spring (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail coil spring broken and likely to come out of seat on shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,499 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,796 miles

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Fail 1 Nov 2017 50,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread has misshapen area (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Nov 2016 48,349 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 46,193 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,309 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 42,567 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,401 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 38,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 38,393 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

rear brake pads worn close to 1,5mm limit

Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,977 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 22,083 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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SY08 LOA is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY08 LOA, 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 SY08 LOA registered?

SY08 LOA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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