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T127 STE

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,556 mi
Last recorded52,556 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT127 STE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 52,556 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 50,724 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 47,715 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 41,645 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 39,381 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 37,319 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 35,941 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 33,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 12% left!! (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace 3-4000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 33,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 12% left!! (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace 3-4000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 30,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace approx 3-4000 miles (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 21,732 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,130 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,588 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 13,972 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 11,005 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 8,140 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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T127 STE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T127 STE, 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 T127 STE registered?

T127 STE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is T127 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T127 STE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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