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T800 SMP

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,629 mi
Last recorded90,629 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT800 SMP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,629 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 84,862 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,372 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 83,284 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 80,515 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,756 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 77,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,572 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,382 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,295 miles

Child seat fitted to NS Rear seat

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,086 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,762 miles

Front washers poor

Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,631 miles

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

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

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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T800 SMP is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T800 SMP, 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 T800 SMP registered?

T800 SMP is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is T800 SMP safe to buy?

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