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WV08 VTA

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,742 mi
Last recorded145,742 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 145,742 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear seat close. seat belt not checked

Fail 19 Jan 2023 145,739 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear seat close. seat belt not checked

Pass 21 Dec 2021 133,970 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor sidewall damage (cords not exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (cords not exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Jacking point missing

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 133,949 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor sidewall damage (cords not exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (cords not exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Jacking point missing

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 128,539 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 125,698 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 120,330 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 113,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 96,312 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,630 miles

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

rear tyres worn

trims fitted to outersills and undersdides

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,999 miles

very slight lift in both rear hubs.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 69,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake pads getting low.

o/s/r tyre on limit.

very slight lift in both rear hubs.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,273 miles

front tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,772 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pad warning sensor insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,363 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn very low on inner edge

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 VTA 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 80%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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