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WG08 LTJ

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,228 mi
Last recorded117,228 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 LTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 117,228 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LED (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front number plate poor

Pass 20 Jun 2019 100,115 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 100,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205.55.16.H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16.H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16.H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16.H (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,700 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 73,734 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 73,734 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,969 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 63,965 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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 3 Jul 2013 40,400 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,224 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,127 miles

Nearside Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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WG08 LTJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in White 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 WG08 LTJ, 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 WG08 LTJ registered?

WG08 LTJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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