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HG08 VMC

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,709 mi
Last recorded137,709 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 VMC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 137,709 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 137,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 133,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy noise when rotated is possibly differential needs further investigation (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy noise when rotated is possible differential needs further investigation (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear loud noise at rear at 5 mph needs urgent repair

Fail 4 Sep 2024 133,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy noise when rotated is possibly differential needs further investigation (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy noise when rotated is possible differential needs further investigation (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear loud noise at rear at 5 mph needs urgent repair

Pass 2 Sep 2023 128,751 miles

Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 113,743 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 105,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency requires adjustment or repair, reading low.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Fail 17 Aug 2021 104,954 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency requires adjustment or repair, reading low.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,891 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 18 Sep 2020 94,891 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Apr 2019 78,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion on rear discs lack of use

plastic covers restricting view of some components in engine bay and underbody

Fail 9 Apr 2019 78,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

corrosion on front and rear brake discs lack of use

plastic covers restricting view of some components in engine bay and underbody

Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,296 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on edges

Fail 5 Feb 2018 74,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside front tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2017 68,471 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 61,130 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,117 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 46,597 miles

both rear ando/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,352 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions too clean to get a reading

minor stone chips in screen

pads getting low all round

Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,782 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 VMC is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HG08 VMC, 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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HG08 VMC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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