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WF08 NHL

2008 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,050 mi
Last recorded113,050 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 NHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 113,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 113,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 100,809 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 98,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 92,339 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 92,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,348 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 85,013 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2017 84,986 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,405 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,216 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 70,483 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 63,844 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,715 miles

Slight play O/S/F inner tie rod joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 46,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play O/S/F inner tie rod joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WF08 NHL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF08 NHL, 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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WF08 NHL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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