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VE08 XUB

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,008 mi
Last recorded102,008 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 XUB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 102,008 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 102,004 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 100,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 100,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 95,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake flexi hoses cracking slightly

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

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

Nearside number plate bulb slightly dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 84,379 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides rear ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,172 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 63,146 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 55,794 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,090 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 37,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,087 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,677 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,534 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,709 miles

front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre has small cut to the cords

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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VE08 XUB is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VE08 XUB, 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 VE08 XUB registered?

VE08 XUB is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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