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FY08 DXE

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,510 mi
Last recorded21,510 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 DXE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 21,510 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 20,376 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 18,948 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 18,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 17,689 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 16,461 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 15,240 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 14,660 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 14,486 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 14,144 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 13,085 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 12,303 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

rear washer jet broken

Pass 6 Mar 2015 11,697 miles

front tyres wearing the edges slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2014 10,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 8,872 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 7,035 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 5,245 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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FY08 DXE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FY08 DXE, 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 FY08 DXE registered?

FY08 DXE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is FY08 DXE safe to buy?

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