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DV08 AKJ

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,756 mi
Last recorded142,756 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 AKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 142,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 136,585 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 136,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 130,105 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 130,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 124,351 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear tyres inner edges feathering

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 117,296 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 111,582 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 111,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 106,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 97,089 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 95,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zones A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing void bush in hub upright (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x stone chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 93,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing void bush in hub upright (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x stone chips (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 83,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,523 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,242 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,005 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,297 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,597 miles

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 26,597 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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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DV08 AKJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DV08 AKJ, 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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DV08 AKJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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