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HO06 HMC

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,916 mi
Last recorded73,916 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO06 HMC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,916 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 63,718 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 56,621 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,727 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 55,355 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,495 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 50,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 on 2mm and inner edge worn - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 47,431 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 47,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,433 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 38,882 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,743 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,060 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,389 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,235 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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HO06 HMC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 HO06 HMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HO06 HMC registered?

HO06 HMC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is HO06 HMC safe to buy?

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