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GX08 DXC

2008 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,087 mi
Last recorded131,087 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 DXC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 131,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 125,182 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 125,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 123,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

tyre pressure light O/S front

Fail 30 Jan 2024 123,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

tyre pressure light O/S front

Pass 10 Dec 2022 120,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 113,961 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 94,924 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 61,150 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 58,500 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,219 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low. (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak staining on block of engine. ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low inner edge. 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished within tread. 205/55r16

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low inner edge. 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished within tread. 205/55r16

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

Offside Front tyre perished within tread. 205/55r16

Offside Rear tyre perished within tread. 205/55r16

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low. (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 54,219 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low. (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak staining on block of engine. ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low inner edge. 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished within tread. 205/55r16

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low inner edge. 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished within tread. 205/55r16

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

Offside Front tyre perished within tread. 205/55r16

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished within tread. 205/55r16

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low. (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 49,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 49,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,448 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 38,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 37,650 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 34,862 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 29,634 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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GX08 DXC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Green 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 GX08 DXC, 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 GX08 DXC registered?

GX08 DXC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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