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S777 VEX

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,286 mi
Last recorded148,286 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS777 VEX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 148,286 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 148,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 148,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2026 108,405 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 135,253 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 100,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight knock from steering rack when wheel jacked up and rocked side-to-side.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 100,455 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight knock from steering rack when wheel jacked up and rocked side-to-side.

TPMS light is lit.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 128,255 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 128,252 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 86,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 86,852 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 121,126 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 69,964 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 56,365 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 110,848 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 48,432 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 102,761 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 42,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 95,155 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 37,053 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,323 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 94,321 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,254 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 87,254 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 31,734 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,217 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 23,750 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,137 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 73,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,997 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,196 miles

Offside rear tyre : inner wall damaged / cut

Fail 30 Sep 2013 57,699 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat so unable to full check seat and belt

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,699 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat so unable to full check seat and belt

Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,972 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,161 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 38,161 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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S777 VEX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S777 VEX, 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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S777 VEX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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