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CA08 FZE

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,250 mi
Last recorded135,250 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 FZE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 135,250 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 129,474 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 127,361 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 124,547 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 123,016 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 120,012 miles

Front Both sides brake discs lipped.

Front Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items.

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

Rear Both sides brake discs lipped.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 115,410 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 115,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2019 106,784 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 96,839 miles

Front both sides brake discs lipped;

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

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items;

Pass 18 Jan 2017 84,537 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 84,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 72,278 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 59,644 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 48,912 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 39,100 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 28,096 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 24,192 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2011 23,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CA08 FZE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver 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 CA08 FZE, 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 CA08 FZE registered?

CA08 FZE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is CA08 FZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 FZE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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