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WV08 CZB

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,981 mi
Last recorded117,981 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 CZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 117,981 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 117,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,249 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2020 116,249 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust flexi cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,566 miles

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

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 18 Mar 2019 113,566 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 195/55/16 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 31 Mar 2018 102,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 91,557 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Both front tyres bald on outer edge.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Aprox 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Aprox 2mm, tyre is also bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 91,513 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both washers (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Both front tyres bald on outer edge.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Aprox 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Aprox 2mm, tyre is also bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 84,500 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,804 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 55,967 miles

slight play in steering rack at offside front

Fail 26 Feb 2014 55,967 miles

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

slight play in steering rack at offside front

Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,701 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,015 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,163 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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WV08 CZB is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WV08 CZB, 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 WV08 CZB registered?

WV08 CZB is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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