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HH04 CAH

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,067 mi
Last recorded130,067 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHH04 CAH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 130,067 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 130,067 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 122,254 miles

Nearside Rear Strut top mount slightly worn

Fail 20 Aug 2024 122,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Strut top mount slightly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2023 121,922 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Aug 2023 121,922 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2022 117,830 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 117,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 112,808 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 105,687 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))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 95,294 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,623 miles

offside rear indicator discolored

front tyres worn on inner edges

some play in offside front inner tie rod inner joint

Fail 17 Mar 2018 91,623 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear indicator discolored

some play in offside front inner tie rod inner joint

Pass 9 Mar 2017 83,358 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,924 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 65,347 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 59,522 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 52,543 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,412 miles

seepage from rear differential

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,920 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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HH04 CAH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HH04 CAH, 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 HH04 CAH registered?

HH04 CAH is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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