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CU08 NHZ

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,539 mi
Last recorded97,539 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 NHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 97,539 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 97,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 92,941 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 92,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 87,575 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 87,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 82,373 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 82,373 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 77,431 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 72,564 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 68,882 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,224 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 59,711 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 55,174 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 55,174 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,069 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 47,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 36,773 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 27,473 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 27,457 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 21,039 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,031 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,310 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 NHZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CU08 NHZ, 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 NHZ registered?

CU08 NHZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is CU08 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 NHZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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