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HG08 AEK

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,031 mi
Last recorded118,031 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 AEK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 118,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 115,482 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 112,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 111,542 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 111,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 102,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 89,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 17 Oct 2018 80,054 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 80,054 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated Wire broken on offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 69,802 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 69,801 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grinding (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 69,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,887 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 54,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 43,797 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,260 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 21 Mar 2014 30,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,125 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,680 miles

front tyres low on outside edges

Pass 4 Apr 2011 9,116 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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HG08 AEK is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HG08 AEK, 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 HG08 AEK registered?

HG08 AEK is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is HG08 AEK safe to buy?

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