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VO08 ZSY

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,967 mi
Last recorded69,967 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 ZSY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 69,967 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2024 66,860 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2023 63,468 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 59,402 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 54,211 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 47,754 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 47,754 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 39,938 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 28,662 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 26,460 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 24,655 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 24,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,964 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,626 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 19,869 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,806 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,035 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,642 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 ZSY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VO08 ZSY, 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 ZSY registered?

VO08 ZSY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is VO08 ZSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 ZSY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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