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VA57 UGV

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,415 mi
Last recorded75,415 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 UGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2025 75,415 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 67,720 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 59,427 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,027 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 48,131 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 42,612 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 38,024 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 34,221 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 30,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bubbling under coating (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bubbling under coating (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 28,350 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,785 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 22,139 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 19,174 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 15,939 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 12,547 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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VA57 UGV 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 VA57 UGV, 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 VA57 UGV registered?

VA57 UGV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is VA57 UGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA57 UGV shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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