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T33 HRM

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

134,726 mi
Last recorded134,726 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 HRM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 134,726 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes / joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slightly smokey during acceleration

under trays / covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2024 134,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes / joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slightly smokey during acceleration

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2023 123,212 miles

Oil leak

All brake hoses perish

Both rear cv boot perish

Pass 8 Nov 2022 112,355 miles

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

o/s/r cv boot weaping grease

Pass 6 Nov 2021 104,075 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 93,382 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 75,393 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 63,462 miles

All tyres worn close to the legal limit

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 May 2017 50,389 miles

Both front tyres wearing low from edges

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 2016 38,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,133 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 26,875 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,009 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,670 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,690 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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T33 HRM 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 93.3%.

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 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 T33 HRM, 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 T33 HRM registered?

T33 HRM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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