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BG08 OZO

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

69,382 mi
Last recorded69,382 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 OZO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 69,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2024 67,758 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 67,156 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 67,156 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 66,546 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 64,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 62,464 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 60,988 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,696 miles

N/S front tire wearing low on a inner edge

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 50,647 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,767 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 42,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in trye

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 38,218 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 32,881 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,527 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,444 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 17,889 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

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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BG08 OZO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue 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 BG08 OZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 OZO registered?

BG08 OZO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is BG08 OZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 OZO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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