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G9 RJE

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,267 mi
Last recorded125,267 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 RJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 125,267 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 120,538 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Handbrake travel high

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 114,186 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front/rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 108,868 miles

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

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

brake pad wear sensor not fitted correctly

stud missing from front exhaust joint

Pass 22 Sep 2021 104,585 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge almost showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 100,732 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted to underside obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2019 96,387 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor not in brake pad

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 86,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front screen greasy

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,713 miles

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,443 miles

under trays fitted to under side obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,270 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,669 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,514 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,905 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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G9 RJE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G9 RJE, 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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G9 RJE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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