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BU08 NVZ

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,159 mi
Last recorded142,159 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 142,159 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy rear box internally broken up (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55r16 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension creeky

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff Noisy when wheels rotated

Fail 20 Feb 2026 141,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy rear box internally broken up (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55r16 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension creeky

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff Noisy when wheels rotated

Pass 3 Mar 2025 129,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise from rear diff

undertrays fitted so can't fully inspect

Fail 28 Feb 2025 129,686 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise from rear diff

undertrays fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 21 Feb 2024 116,716 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 116,001 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator sensor broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 108,635 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 108,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 98,292 miles

Offside Rear intermittent fault,defect for this model could be defective bulbholder which is quite a common fault.

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 98,292 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear intermittent fault,defect for this model could be defective bulbholder which is quite a common fault.

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 91,094 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 91,094 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 81,205 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,472 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,943 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 65,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,743 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,288 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 49,512 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 49,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre chewed (has been through paint\cement)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 49,229 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre chewed (has been through paint\cement)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BU08 NVZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU08 NVZ, 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 BU08 NVZ registered?

BU08 NVZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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