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VO08 XNS

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,813 mi
Last recorded146,813 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XNS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 146,813 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 143,981 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 140,617 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 136,385 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 132,556 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 132,509 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 129,665 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 129,665 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 114,142 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 105,110 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 105,110 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 96,745 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 96,745 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,581 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 87,581 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 82,738 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 79,864 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 79,864 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,316 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,687 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,596 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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VO08 XNS is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XNS, 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 VO08 XNS registered?

VO08 XNS is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is VO08 XNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 XNS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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