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DY08 UXT

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,209 mi
Last recorded181,209 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 UXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 181,209 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 181,209 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 107,689 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 101,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,138 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear and NSR corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal slightly deterioated

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

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

Rear Washer inop

Fail 27 Oct 2022 96,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear and NSR corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal slightly deterioated

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

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

Rear Washer inop

Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,003 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion at NSR brake disc surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF and OSF flexi hoses deteriorating. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 92,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF,OSF and OSR tyres below limit. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion at NSR brake disc surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF and OSF flexi hoses deteriorating. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 84,832 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 77,518 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,078 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

oil around engine

Pass 2 Oct 2017 59,785 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 48,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 48,963 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 45,390 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,590 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,353 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 30,609 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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DY08 UXT 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 78.9%.

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 UXT, 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 DY08 UXT registered?

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

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