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HO03 LEW

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

104,848 mi
Last recorded104,848 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO03 LEW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 104,848 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 104,848 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 100,912 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 98,235 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 98,209 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 92,357 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 79,812 miles

Airbag light on dashboard

Fail 10 Nov 2023 79,810 miles

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

Airbag light on dashboard

Pass 21 Aug 2023 79,837 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,837 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 66,886 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 70,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near Center Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 55,699 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 55,699 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 66,390 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 66,360 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (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))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,177 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 17 May 2019 60,616 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 60,612 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 56,563 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 5 May 2018 56,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine warning light on

Pass 6 May 2017 51,207 miles

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

Nearside Front both inner side walls of tyres have splits but not to cordes

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

Pass 7 May 2016 46,777 miles

Offside Front split on inner tyre wall but no visible cords exposed

Pass 8 May 2015 39,192 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 33,447 miles

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 7 May 2013 25,230 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 16,383 miles

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

Long travel on handbrake.

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 14,771 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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HO03 LEW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 HO03 LEW, 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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HO03 LEW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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