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WG08 LWA

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,999 mi
Last recorded87,999 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 LWA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 87,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,801 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,425 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 73,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake wear sensor not located correctly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring certain items from test

Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,879 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,542 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 62,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,489 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,668 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,639 miles

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

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 LWA is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WG08 LWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG08 LWA registered?

WG08 LWA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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The MOT history for WG08 LWA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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