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DX08 VAY

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,431 mi
Last recorded158,431 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 VAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 158,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

tpms light

Fail 9 Feb 2024 158,395 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi /cat area (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

major misfire

tpms on dash

Pass 8 Feb 2023 153,196 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 142,839 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 142,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 132,897 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 129,541 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 124,893 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 114,425 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 102,956 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,728 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle rear seat belt buckle not present

Pass 2 Dec 2014 77,459 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,538 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 47,661 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,334 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 16,217 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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DX08 VAY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DX08 VAY, 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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DX08 VAY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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