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DU08 EUV

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,188 mi
Last recorded106,188 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 106,188 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underside heavily corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 98,515 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))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 98,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 97,033 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,019 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 81,503 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 75,823 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 75,815 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 71,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,683 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 66,683 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,471 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 61,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 54,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,150 miles

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

front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,272 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,976 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,937 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 26,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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DU08 EUV 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 73.7%.

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 DU08 EUV, 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 DU08 EUV registered?

DU08 EUV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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