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VK08 VRZ

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,508 mi
Last recorded108,508 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VRZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 108,508 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 103,824 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 97,983 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 93,661 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 93,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 90,631 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,592 miles

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 13 Apr 2018 81,602 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,675 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,035 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,568 miles

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

Rear tyres beginning to crack. Fuel filler cap retaing tags bent.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,538 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,397 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 37,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,904 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,294 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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VK08 VRZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VK08 VRZ, 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 VK08 VRZ registered?

VK08 VRZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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