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WF08 NHK

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,773 mi
Last recorded106,773 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 NHK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 106,773 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2025 103,260 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 103,249 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 103,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 98,963 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 93,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 88,237 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 88,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 79,718 miles

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

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

under trays fitted vehicle restricting full inspection to the underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2019 71,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,564 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 61,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 58,749 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 56,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,728 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,568 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 47,813 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Slight corrosion on front brake discs.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,088 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low/bald on edges, offside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Slight corrosion front brake discs.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,785 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,208 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 32,208 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,197 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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WF08 NHK is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WF08 NHK, 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 WF08 NHK registered?

WF08 NHK is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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