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BL08 DHU

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,060 mi
Last recorded121,060 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 DHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 121,060 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n\s off\s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n\s off\s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s off\s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 121,060 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n\s off\s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n\s off\s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s off\s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 112,083 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 102,740 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 99,229 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,688 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))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,952 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 67,098 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 55,427 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,409 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,434 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,064 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 37,450 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 28,775 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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BL08 DHU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BL08 DHU, 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 BL08 DHU registered?

BL08 DHU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is BL08 DHU safe to buy?

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