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W22 PUG

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

74,934 mi
Last recorded74,934 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW22 PUG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 74,934 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 74,934 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 73,405 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 73,405 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 71,631 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 71,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 69,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 69,537 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre monitor light

Pass 8 Jun 2022 66,174 miles

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

Centre exhaust hanger broken, benefit of the doubt given as system still considered to be secure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 8 Jun 2022 66,174 miles

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

Centre exhaust hanger broken, benefit of the doubt given as system still considered to be secure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 62,589 miles

Central exh bracket broken

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2021 62,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exh bracket broken

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 57,027 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 53,400 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 53,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55X16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55X16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55X16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,896 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 50,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,885 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

both front tyre worn on shoulders 195/55/16 rf

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,288 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Underbody covers fitted restricting inspection.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,196 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,058 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,296 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,568 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 26,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre heavy wear on outer edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,316 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W22 PUG is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W22 PUG, 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 W22 PUG registered?

W22 PUG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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