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WR58 FCZ

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,551 mi
Last recorded101,551 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 FCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 101,551 miles

t.p.m.s. light on.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wiring broken.

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tred. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose.

Fail 3 Nov 2023 101,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wiring broken.

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tred. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose.

t.p.m.s. light on.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,124 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor damaged

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 93,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor damaged

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 82,803 miles

Both sides rear upper central control arm bushes deteriorated and have slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper does not work

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 3 Nov 2020 82,803 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward control arm balljoint dust cover and forward bush deteriorated and has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both sides rear upper central control arm bushes deteriorated and have slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper does not work

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 Nov 2019 76,446 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 69,811 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 62,695 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 55,320 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 48,042 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,785 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 35,903 miles

Front 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 24 Oct 2012 29,801 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,311 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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WR58 FCZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WR58 FCZ, 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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WR58 FCZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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