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BD08 WDG

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

130,790 mi
Last recorded130,790 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 WDG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 130,790 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 130,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 127,285 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 123,534 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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Jul 2023 110,795 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 97,354 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 86,587 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,798 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,601 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 69,581 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,444 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,466 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,685 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,164 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on the outer tread

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,818 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,351 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

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 WDG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WDG, 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 BD08 WDG registered?

BD08 WDG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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