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VF57 DCO

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,287 mi
Last recorded88,287 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 DCO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 88,287 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 88,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 80,558 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 80,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 76,989 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,435 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 69,164 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,052 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 66,052 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 57,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective judders on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 47,316 miles

Nearside Front Slight bind detected

Offside Front Slight bind detected

Pass 19 May 2017 42,184 miles

Offside Front slight bind to brake

Pass 19 Feb 2016 33,989 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 32,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Water inside offside rear lamp

Pass 20 Feb 2015 32,139 miles

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

Water inside offside rear lamp

Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,872 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,673 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,263 miles

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

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

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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VF57 DCO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VF57 DCO, 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 VF57 DCO registered?

VF57 DCO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is VF57 DCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF57 DCO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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