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WJ08 AAU

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,395 mi
Last recorded37,395 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 AAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2021 37,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 35,244 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 32,083 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 29,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 26,135 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2016 22,554 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 20,078 miles

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 6 Feb 2014 18,684 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 17,196 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 15,677 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 11,746 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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WJ08 AAU 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 100%.

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 WJ08 AAU, 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 WJ08 AAU registered?

WJ08 AAU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is WJ08 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 AAU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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