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TH04 DGH

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,628 mi
Last recorded93,628 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH04 DGH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 93,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 93,628 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,056 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 84,648 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 15 May 2018 84,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 91V (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

Pass 12 May 2017 72,048 miles

engine missfired on start up

Fail 12 May 2017 72,048 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

engine missfired on start up

Pass 23 May 2016 57,953 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer casing smashed glass and view good (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes slightly fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,853 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 34,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2013 34,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,758 miles

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

Offside Front 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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TH04 DGH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TH04 DGH, 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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TH04 DGH is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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