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CU08 CTZ

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,037 mi
Last recorded71,037 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CTZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 71,037 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 68,215 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 68,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 65,020 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 60,320 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 55,971 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 46,295 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 43,070 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 41,585 miles

Aftermarket LED lights fitted to front parking lights

Aftermarket blue tinted bulbs fitted to dip beam

Fail 7 Jan 2017 41,585 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Aftermarket LED lights fitted to front parking lights

Aftermarket blue tinted bulbs fitted to dip beam

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 40,169 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 37,671 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,017 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 25,315 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 22,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,984 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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CU08 CTZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CU08 CTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU08 CTZ registered?

CU08 CTZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is CU08 CTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 CTZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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