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THZ 3352

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,545 mi
Last recorded84,545 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHZ 3352
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 84,545 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 82,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm approx + discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 82,224 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side + o/s effort low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm approx + discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 73,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 3mm - sidewall perishing. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension arm inner joint has slight play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 5mm - wearing inner shoulder. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 73,549 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm front bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm front bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 3mm - sidewall perishing. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension arm inner joint has slight play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 5mm - wearing inner shoulder. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 68,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 57,075 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 57,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 49,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,463 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 46,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 42,296 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 38,514 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2017 38,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine misfire

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2016 34,352 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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THZ 3352 is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 THZ 3352, 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 THZ 3352 registered?

THZ 3352 is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is THZ 3352 safe to buy?

The MOT history for THZ 3352 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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