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HF08 EGE

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,406 mi
Last recorded68,406 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 EGE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 68,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage appears to have been driven on flat at some point. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Appears to be leaking from valve cover down right side of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on dash.

Pass 19 Aug 2025 64,424 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted0

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

dashboard warning lights on

Fail 11 Aug 2025 64,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine cover and under trays fitted0

dashboard warning lights on

Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,840 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 56,087 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 56,079 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS light on

Pass 5 Aug 2022 54,149 miles

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

tpm on

Pass 30 Jul 2021 52,559 miles

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

park brake efficiency 17%

Pass 16 Jul 2020 50,330 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 50,325 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 47,297 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 47,297 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,989 miles

Nearside Front ### strong advise #### tyre badly worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Jul 2017 39,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe off under the bonnet (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 34,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,255 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 16,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,803 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 8,608 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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HF08 EGE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HF08 EGE, 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 HF08 EGE registered?

HF08 EGE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is HF08 EGE safe to buy?

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