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FG08 AON

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,648 mi
Last recorded110,648 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 AON
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 110,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 110,648 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 106,056 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 101,023 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 92,297 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 85,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 77,118 miles

rear brake pads wearing low / advise to replace soon

underside components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2019 68,975 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad becoming thin . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

t.p.m.s light on

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,835 miles

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

Rear Exhaust support hanger broken

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 52,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad thin 3 mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 52,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer tread band to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn to 1.4 mm into centre tread band .205/55/r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad thin 3 mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 1.9 mm centre tread band RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT .worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald outer edge inner and outer edges scrubbing off RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT . (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 1.9mm centre tread band RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT . (4.1.E.1)

recommend tracking check

Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,315 miles

both front tyres wearing / worn on edges / tyres becoming scuffed up / just legal

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limits

tyre size 205 / 55 / 16

underside under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,215 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,366 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,746 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 15,746 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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FG08 AON is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey 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 FG08 AON, 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 FG08 AON registered?

FG08 AON is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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