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C9 ADU

2008 BMW 116

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

242,706 mi
Last recorded242,706 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 ADU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 242,706 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 135,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 135,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor unclipped (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 225,484 miles

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

bed mounting bolts corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 134,999 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 134,993 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels have one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 223,664 miles

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

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

all rear bed mounting bolts heavily corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2021 223,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all rear bed mounting bolts heavily corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 216,082 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 121,029 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 210,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 106,081 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 215,032 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 98,725 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 27 May 2017 91,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire broken

Pass 27 May 2016 84,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 200,351 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 200,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 76,516 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 169,309 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 70,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 65,687 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 134,743 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 96,267 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear diff has oil leak

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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C9 ADU is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C9 ADU, 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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C9 ADU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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