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VO08 WPZ

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,942 mi
Last recorded106,942 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 WPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 106,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 101,942 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 101,942 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 98,092 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted obscuring view of engine components

Pass 23 Aug 2018 90,043 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,838 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2017 82,761 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracking

under trays fitted

eml on dash

Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,477 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 67,258 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,960 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,179 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 27,823 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,305 miles

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 WPZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey 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 WPZ, 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 WPZ registered?

VO08 WPZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VO08 WPZ safe to buy?

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