MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread low running on wear markers (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread low running on wear markers (4.1.E.1)
EML on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE08 XTL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VE08 XTL, 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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What year was VE08 XTL registered?
VE08 XTL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2008.
Is VE08 XTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE08 XTL shows 8 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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