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DX08 VGL

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,242 mi
Last recorded86,242 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 86,242 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 82,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 79,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 75,696 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 75,627 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust flexi leaking (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure damaged (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 73,495 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 70,536 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,481 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 70,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2016 64,881 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,518 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 54,479 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

TPMS warning light on

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,016 miles

offside front tyre close edge & cracking

pads warning light on

traction light on

Fail 18 Jul 2014 44,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre close edge & cracking

pads warning light on

traction light on

Pass 20 Jul 2013 35,148 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 28,074 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 28,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 21,037 miles

Rear n/s tyre 2mm

Pass 5 Jul 2011 21,036 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DX08 VGL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black 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 DX08 VGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX08 VGL registered?

DX08 VGL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is DX08 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX08 VGL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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