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FY08 DZA

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,789 mi
Last recorded53,789 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 DZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 53,789 miles

Fuel cap/seal perrished but still sealing

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread starting to mishape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in shoulder, borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 53,789 miles

Fuel cap/seal perrished but still sealing

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread starting to mishape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in shoulder, borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 48,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 43,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 43,367 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 39,611 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 36,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 36,784 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 34,445 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,734 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,349 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,105 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,904 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 23,349 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,997 miles

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

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

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

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

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,934 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,292 miles

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

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

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 DZA is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DZA, 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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FY08 DZA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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