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DG08 UGF

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,620 mi
Last recorded97,620 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 UGF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 97,620 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 90,055 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,696 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 72,921 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 72,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 65,562 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2021 65,562 miles

fuel cap seal cracked

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,040 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm worn on edge

Fail 1 Oct 2020 61,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres on 3mm worn on edge

Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Apr 2019 50,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,181 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on 2mm (Advise replacement) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,282 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 20,243 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 14,882 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,481 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,057 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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DG08 UGF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG08 UGF, 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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What year was DG08 UGF registered?

DG08 UGF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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