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VO08 UWP

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,327 mi
Last recorded136,327 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 UWP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 136,327 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2025 136,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2024 134,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 134,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 133,246 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 132,833 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 132,060 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 131,432 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 127,066 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 120,250 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 113,899 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 101,469 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 101,467 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 89,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 89,136 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r adult seat belt

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,765 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 53,843 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,044 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 43,044 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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VO08 UWP is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO08 UWP, 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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VO08 UWP is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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