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VN08 OBY

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,056 mi
Last recorded77,056 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 OBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,056 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 77,021 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,609 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 63,083 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,810 miles

fuel cap seal perished up.

Fail 16 Feb 2016 56,810 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

note: warning light on dash.(tyre flat light on)

fuel cap seal perished up.

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & worn on edges.

offside rear tyre has nail in tread section.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 48,826 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 47,882 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread.

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

Pass 20 May 2013 41,079 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 33,656 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 24,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VN08 OBY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN08 OBY, 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 VN08 OBY registered?

VN08 OBY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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