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WJ08 AXF

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,678 mi
Last recorded58,678 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 AXF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 58,678 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 58,676 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 58,676 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 57,989 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 56,688 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 55,177 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 52,251 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 52,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 55 16 rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 49,624 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 47,074 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,063 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 43,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 38,786 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,897 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald edges

nearside rear tyre bald edges

offside front tyre bald edges

offside rear tyre bald edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,782 miles

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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WJ08 AXF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AXF, 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 WJ08 AXF registered?

WJ08 AXF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is WJ08 AXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 AXF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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