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WM08 RNF

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,587 mi
Last recorded78,587 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 RNF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 78,587 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 73,981 miles

Offside Front inner wing arch plastic damaged

Offside Rear Inner undertray damaged

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,424 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 63,562 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 1 Aug 2018 57,478 miles

front under tray damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,841 miles

under body covers damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,430 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,139 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,319 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,734 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 25,734 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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WM08 RNF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WM08 RNF, 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 WM08 RNF registered?

WM08 RNF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is WM08 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM08 RNF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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