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VE08 JZU

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,635 mi
Last recorded88,635 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 JZU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 88,635 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 88,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 84,030 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 73,012 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 67,617 miles

Nearside Front pad wear sensor wire insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,760 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,790 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,093 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,740 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,287 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,456 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,119 miles

o/s/r wheel buckled

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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VE08 JZU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VE08 JZU, 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 VE08 JZU registered?

VE08 JZU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is VE08 JZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 JZU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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