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VA08 JUY

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,247 mi
Last recorded115,247 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 JUY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 115,247 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 112,820 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 109,368 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 109,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 105,172 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 103,362 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 99,843 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 93,412 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,855 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,844 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 76,843 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,140 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,378 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,796 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,456 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres getting low

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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VA08 JUY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VA08 JUY, 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 VA08 JUY registered?

VA08 JUY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is VA08 JUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA08 JUY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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