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CX08 FGM

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,748 mi
Last recorded99,748 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 FGM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 99,748 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear heat shield slightly loose

Pass 30 Oct 2024 96,713 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Heat-shield above exhaust loose

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,745 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 91,744 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 87,398 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 87,398 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 82,570 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 79,656 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2019 74,628 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 74,627 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 69,944 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,489 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 62,338 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 62,305 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 51,149 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 40,684 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 31,627 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,090 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 15,366 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,407 miles

all four tyre tread patterns are worn uneven

both front tyre tread depths are worn close to the legal limit on edges (1.6-2mm)

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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CX08 FGM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX08 FGM, 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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CX08 FGM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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