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FG08 VYC

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,743 mi
Last recorded116,743 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VYC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 116,743 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 109,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 108,021 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 101,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 99,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 99,309 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 92,018 miles

front brake disc's lipped

front inner brake pads low

osf tyre tread on 3mm

osr tyre tread on 2mm

rear inner brake pads low

Fail 10 Jan 2019 92,018 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake disc's lipped

front inner brake pads low

osf tyre tread on 3mm

osr tyre tread on 2mm

rear inner brake pads low

Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,304 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

child seat fitted to rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 13 Dec 2017 82,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner

bulb failure lamp on dash

child seat fitted to rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,992 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,730 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2014 63,461 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2014 63,461 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,824 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,213 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,952 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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FG08 VYC 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 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 FG08 VYC, 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 FG08 VYC registered?

FG08 VYC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FG08 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 VYC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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