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DS08 VXY

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

191,512 mi
Last recorded191,512 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VXY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 191,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 188,689 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub pin / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 184,423 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on outer face, outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 180,171 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 175,729 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 175,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 166,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 151,756 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 125,543 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 100,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 100,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 73,985 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 48,718 miles

Front tyres wearing inner outer edges

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,958 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 28,958 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,225 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,450 miles

Screw in N/S/R tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2011 13,504 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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DS08 VXY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DS08 VXY, 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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DS08 VXY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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