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BL08 JPY

2008 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,988 mi
Last recorded68,988 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 JPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 68,988 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 25 Oct 2024 65,896 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2024 65,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 62,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 59,769 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 58,432 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 54,547 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Jan 2021 54,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 May 2019 50,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,729 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 41,549 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,695 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Under trays obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jun 2016 35,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers obscuring some components

Offside rear tyre - outer shoulder repair

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,315 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,888 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,696 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,151 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 JPY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JPY, 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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BL08 JPY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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