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F14 VYE

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,004 mi
Last recorded71,004 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 VYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 71,004 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 69,745 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 65,265 miles

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

Front windscreen has stone chip damaged

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 58,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer 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))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 46,437 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 33,647 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 28,278 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 24,890 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,892 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,408 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 18,209 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 18,209 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 May 2014 16,315 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 16,315 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 14,553 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 14,553 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 13,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2012 10,899 miles

MICHELIN PILOT PRIMACY H/P RSC 205/55/R16 (91H)

Offside front tyre worn from outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 7,036 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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F14 VYE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F14 VYE, 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 F14 VYE registered?

F14 VYE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is F14 VYE safe to buy?

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