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DY08 UWS

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,955 mi
Last recorded135,955 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 UWS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 135,955 miles

EXTENSIVE, TEMPORARY REPAIRS TO BODY WORK, N/S.F AND N/S.R.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STARTING TO SPLIT. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened SLIGHT ,DISTORTION. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STARTING TO SPLIT. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 135,955 miles

EXTENSIVE, TEMPORARY REPAIRS TO BODY WORK, N/S.F AND N/S.R.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STARTING TO SPLIT. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW, DUE TO IMPACT, RESECURED AND ADJUSTED. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened SLIGHT ,DISTORTION. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STARTING TO SPLIT. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 130,257 miles

BODY DAMAGE, N/S/R DOOR AND WHEEL ARCH AREA.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM BALL JOINT, SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 130,256 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested INOP. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury N/S/R DOOR/WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED, SHARP EDGES. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective TEMPORARY CAP FITTED. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM BALL JOINT, SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 125,185 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 125,184 miles

Road wheel fixing missing NSF - OSF - NSR - OSR (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nail in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 123,582 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear/ offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 123,582 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear/ offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 112,839 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 105,734 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 101,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 101,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,137 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Apr 2014 80,907 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 80,329 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,329 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 71,203 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,212 miles

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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DY08 UWS is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DY08 UWS, 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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DY08 UWS is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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