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DE08 OYL

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,094 mi
Last recorded122,094 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 OYL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 122,094 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 110,052 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly cracked / perished

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear-view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at lowest point, worn bold on inner edge and slightly cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 100,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on outer edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at lowest point, wearing on inner edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 91,266 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pads warning light (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slight worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 91,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pads warning light (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slight worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 78,181 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,696 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,502 miles

Rear Wiper not working.

TPMS on.

Pass 6 Jul 2018 63,492 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 58,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,189 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,337 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2015 40,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,968 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,301 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,604 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,537 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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DE08 OYL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DE08 OYL, 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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DE08 OYL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is DE08 OYL safe to buy?

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