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DE08 VVP

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,765 mi
Last recorded74,765 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 VVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 74,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension Arms Corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2026 74,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension Arms Corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2025 71,017 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 31 Jul 2024 68,948 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 67,173 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 63,709 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 61,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 60,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 58,402 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 58,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,511 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,481 miles

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

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

both rear tyres valves deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,514 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,107 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 39,735 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,142 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,767 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,938 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,801 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 11,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 VVP 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 85%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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