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WU57 AZJ

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,475 mi
Last recorded84,475 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 AZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 84,475 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,101 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,339 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2012 55,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,181 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 36,469 miles

rear brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

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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WU57 AZJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WU57 AZJ, 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 WU57 AZJ registered?

WU57 AZJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for WU57 AZJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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