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DG08 LXJ

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,648 mi
Last recorded110,648 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 LXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 110,648 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 103,589 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 103,589 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,776 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 82,283 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 77,950 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 77,499 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 73,472 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 67,019 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 67,013 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 59,662 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,555 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,654 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 40,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,132 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,237 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,619 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 34,612 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DG08 LXJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver 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 DG08 LXJ, 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 DG08 LXJ registered?

DG08 LXJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is DG08 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 LXJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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