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CA08 XFU

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,874 mi
Last recorded127,874 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 127,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 117,747 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 117,746 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 108,658 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 104,109 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 92,221 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 84,068 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 71,023 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 71,023 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,768 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f seat belt anchor button was sticking but works ok now

Offside Rear tyre wearing low plus starting to crack & perish

Pass 8 Jul 2016 59,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet catch slightly corroded

bonnet damaged

bulb failure warning light on instrument panel intermittently

drivers door damaged

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

reverse lights inoperative

under trays damaged

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2016 59,901 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

under trays damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet catch slightly corroded

bonnet damaged

brake performance not tested due to condition of n/s/r brakes (metal to metal)

bulb failure warning light on instrument panel intermittently

drivers door damaged

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

reverse lights inoperative

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,168 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,063 miles

both mirrors glass damaged

o/s door and over-sill damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2014 49,063 miles

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both mirrors glass damaged

o/s door and over-sill damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,160 miles

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

n/s mirror glass danaged

Fail 9 Jun 2012 30,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s door mirror cracked

tyre inflation warning light on

Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,642 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s door mirror cracked

tyre inflation warning light on

Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,027 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 XFU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CA08 XFU, 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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CA08 XFU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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