MOT Status
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136,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also clamp / joint pipe rotting. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also clamp / joint pipe rotting. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn & lipped to excess (probably below manufactures specification) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished & splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front jacking block missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside parking brake performance is poor
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn & lipped to excess (probably below manufactures specification) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished & splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front jacking block missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside parking brake performance is poor
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cleaned out jets & pipes (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges advise (5.2.3 (e))
under covers fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges advise (5.2.3 (e))
under covers fitted
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
VIN sticker on o/s centre piller has part of it missing
o/sf & n/sf tyres are worn on inner & outer treads
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine management light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN08 OBS is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VN08 OBS, 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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VN08 OBS is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2008.
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