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BN08 OVC

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,714 mi
Last recorded114,714 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 OVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 114,714 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 106,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective contaminated water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 106,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective contaminated water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 106,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,983 miles

Front under tray fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 90,201 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 90,201 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,479 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 83,113 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 76,926 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,449 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,555 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 63,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,851 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)

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

nearside and offside front wipers poor (aero deck blades fitted)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,100 miles

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

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

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,083 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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BN08 OVC is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN08 OVC, 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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BN08 OVC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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