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BU08 ZTM

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,346 mi
Last recorded81,346 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 ZTM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 81,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 81,314 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 70,385 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 70,385 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 58,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 58,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 58,780 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Covers Fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2022 55,270 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 51,811 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 48,810 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 46,989 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 44,679 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 42,677 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 39,168 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,172 miles

Offside Rear fuel cap seal slight cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 33,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 33,438 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSf tyre inner edge has very slight lump in tread

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,525 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,591 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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BU08 ZTM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ZTM, 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 ZTM registered?

BU08 ZTM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BU08 ZTM safe to buy?

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