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BD08 NVO

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,285 mi
Last recorded108,285 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 NVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 108,285 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2026 108,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak flex joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2025 101,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tps on

Fail 5 May 2025 101,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tps on

Pass 4 May 2024 94,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on dash

Fail 23 Apr 2024 93,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 2mm (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 2mm (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on dash

Pass 24 Apr 2023 86,823 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 78,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear stop lamp slightly damaged

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 73,532 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 68,732 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,320 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 61,996 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,606 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 57,049 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 47,979 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 41,903 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 34,399 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 27,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 20,848 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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BD08 NVO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BD08 NVO, 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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BD08 NVO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2008.

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