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DL57 FUG

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,659 mi
Last recorded149,659 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 FUG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 149,659 miles

n/s/f brake pad warning wire not connected

o/s/f brake pad getting low

Fail 9 Mar 2026 149,659 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake pad warning wire not connected

o/s/f brake pad getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2025 145,977 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both pipes starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s/f brake pad wear cable not connected

rear axle /diff noisy

Pass 23 Feb 2024 139,437 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi pipes starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f brake pad wear cable not connected

rear axle/diff noisy

Fail 23 Feb 2024 139,437 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi pipes starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f brake pad wear cable not connected

rear axle/diff noisy

Pass 21 Feb 2023 132,511 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 132,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 128,045 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 120,580 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 115,829 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 108,568 miles

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Fail 12 Dec 2018 108,567 miles

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

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Pass 12 Dec 2017 100,359 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 91,275 miles

chip in windscreen (zone A)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 91,275 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip in windscreen (zone A)

rear pads 70% worn

Pass 30 Oct 2015 78,246 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre worn close to limits

rear ( both ) tyres worn to legal limit ( 1.6mm )

Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,184 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,495 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 21,664 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 16,359 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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DL57 FUG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FUG, 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 DL57 FUG registered?

DL57 FUG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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