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SY08 LPP

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,739 mi
Last recorded110,739 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 LPP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2024 110,739 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 107,734 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 99,012 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2021 96,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slight deformation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,225 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 94,021 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 89,444 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 84,501 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,199 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 52,107 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,186 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2013 34,323 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 25,354 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,482 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,154 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 LPP is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SY08 LPP, 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 LPP registered?

SY08 LPP is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is SY08 LPP safe to buy?

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