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WV08 PNL

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,722 mi
Last recorded93,722 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 93,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 93,646 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 90,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 11 Feb 2021 90,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 14 Feb 2020 86,721 miles

tpms lamp on

Pass 29 Jan 2019 79,711 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 79,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside parking brake low performance

Pass 15 Jan 2018 68,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear screen washer inop.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,301 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,678 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 49,546 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 36,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 29,632 miles

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

oil change, inspection and BFC overdue

Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,409 miles

BFC overdue

EML on intermittantly

Emissions levels erratic intermittantly

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,558 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 PNL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WV08 PNL, 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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WV08 PNL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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