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AO08 RSX

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,027 mi
Last recorded93,027 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 RSX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 93,027 miles

Central exhaust system has slight leak of exhaust gases

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear under body suspension surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2025 85,027 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 70,365 miles

Exhaust flexi damaged but not leaking

Offside Fuel cap seal deteriorated but still seals

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 63,051 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 59,530 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 54,944 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,855 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 39,629 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 34,060 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 31,319 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 28,790 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 25,296 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 22,069 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,376 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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AO08 RSX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO08 RSX, 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 AO08 RSX registered?

AO08 RSX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AO08 RSX safe to buy?

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