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VO08 PXS

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,966 mi
Last recorded114,966 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 PXS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 114,966 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,379 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 92,264 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Mar 2018 92,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2017 85,495 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,196 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,155 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,417 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres outer edges worn

offside rear and nearside rear tyres inner edges worn.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,108 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,729 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,443 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 16,443 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VO08 PXS is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO08 PXS, 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 VO08 PXS registered?

VO08 PXS is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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