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VO08 XGV

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,704 mi
Last recorded98,704 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 98,704 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 98,435 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower BALL JOINT HAS EXTRA NUT

Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 84,426 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,652 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,536 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,404 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,774 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 40,085 miles

Brake warning lamp indicates a fault

ESP/ traction control light indicates a fault

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 39,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,924 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 30,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 XGV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VO08 XGV, 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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VO08 XGV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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