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VX08 BMO

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,469 mi
Last recorded122,469 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 BMO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 122,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n./s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/.s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

did not lock on rear both hadn brake

Pass 5 Oct 2024 122,407 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Fail 5 Oct 2024 122,407 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 11 Sep 2023 119,417 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flelxey (6.1.2 (a))

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

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 8 Jun 2022 114,483 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,960 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 109,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 103,506 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 103,504 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 94,806 miles

Nearside rear tyre not of the 'Run Flat' type, which is standard fitment on this type of vehicle.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre not of the 'Run Flat' type, which is standard fitment on this type of vehicle.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 8 Nov 2017 85,268 miles

Bonnet secondary safety catch stiff

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre tread beginning to crack and split

Play in offside and nearside steering rack tie-rod inner ball joints

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 10 Nov 2016 75,925 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 68,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 58,226 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,443 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,901 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 19,454 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 12,211 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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VX08 BMO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VX08 BMO, 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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VX08 BMO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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