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WR08 OUC

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,806 mi
Last recorded130,806 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 OUC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 130,806 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray fitted at time of MOT test.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 May 2024 130,803 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached O/S/F Rear lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray fitted at time of MOT test.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2023 124,898 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 May 2023 124,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2023 124,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 122,309 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 111,703 miles

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

Offside Front abs sensor wire lose and rubbing

Fail 8 Mar 2021 111,703 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisey (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front abs sensor wire lose and rubbing

Pass 17 Feb 2020 100,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively ABS wiring insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively ABS wiring insecure (1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 100,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively ABS wiring insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively ABS wiring insecure (1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,063 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 76,804 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 76,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,831 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x 2 (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge goodyear 205/50/17

Fail 21 Jan 2017 71,826 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords p zero 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords close 1.6 mm crack in tread and 2 nail non repairable brigestone 205/50/17 RFT (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x 2 (8.3.1a)

Front anti roll bar links fouling lower arms

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge goodyear 205/50/17

Pass 10 Dec 2015 59,003 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 59,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,093 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,763 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 39,313 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,333 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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WR08 OUC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WR08 OUC, 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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WR08 OUC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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