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CA08 UNU

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,283 mi
Last recorded104,283 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 104,283 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 100,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 100,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 94,719 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 94,719 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 87,587 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 82,207 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 80,678 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,747 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 77,669 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,325 miles

i)Both rears and near side front tyre 94% worn (m&s fitted) ii)fluid leaking from near side front shock absorber iii)play in of side rear suspension( joint) when jacked.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 71,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement exposed;fouled brake cable (3.6.B.4d)

i)Both rears and near side front tyre 94% worn (m&s fitted) ii)fluid leaking from near side front shock absorber iii)play in of side rear suspension( joint) when jacked.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 60,549 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 60,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 May 2015 49,406 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 40,138 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Off side rear tyre worn to legal minimum tread depth of 1.6mm.

Play in off side inner steering rack joint

Play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jan 2014 36,597 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 20,509 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 14,655 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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CA08 UNU 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 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 CA08 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

CA08 UNU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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