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WV08 MEU

2008 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,216 mi
Last recorded96,216 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 MEU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 96,216 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,005 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 83,157 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,516 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,857 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 67,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,422 miles

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 50,803 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f strut top buffer split

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,723 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,565 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 MEU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WV08 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

WV08 MEU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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