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DL57 FTZ

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

203,168 mi
Last recorded203,168 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 FTZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 203,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES ON 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 203,166 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES ON 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 201,917 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT ARMS INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES ON 1.7 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 197,118 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front DISCS BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY INSECURE

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FRONT INNER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 197,118 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front DISCS BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY INSECURE

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FRONT INNER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 187,860 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 172,573 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 169,590 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 162,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 May 2017 162,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside reversing light not working

Pass 2 May 2016 155,687 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 146,586 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 144,402 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 138,912 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 137,633 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 137,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 121,062 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 123,609 miles

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

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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DL57 FTZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DL57 FTZ, 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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DL57 FTZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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