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BL08 VVR

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,992 mi
Last recorded89,992 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 89,992 miles

General Rust Underneath

Pass 8 May 2025 85,926 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 81,070 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 76,032 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,610 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 67,642 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2020 65,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,446 miles

both front brake disks lipped

both rear brake disks coroded

exhaust rear bracket hanging off system still secure

Fail 13 Apr 2018 59,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake disks lipped

both rear brake disks coroded

exhaust rear bracket hanging off system still secure

Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,553 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)

both front brake disks lipped

Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,450 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 53,450 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,319 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 44,148 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,571 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 35,611 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 25,497 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,497 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 VVR is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 BL08 VVR, 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 BL08 VVR registered?

BL08 VVR is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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