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WN08 HEJ

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,098 mi
Last recorded63,098 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 HEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 63,098 miles

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

offside headlamp ingress of water

Fail 29 Oct 2014 63,096 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside headlamp ingress of water

Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,725 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 47,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear offside tyre under inflated

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,362 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 28,095 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 28,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WN08 HEJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WN08 HEJ, 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 WN08 HEJ registered?

WN08 HEJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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