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WN08 HFE

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,845 mi
Last recorded102,845 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 HFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 102,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2024 94,262 miles

Both headlights could do with a polish to improve their light output and quality

Mid section of plastic undertray insecure on passenger side

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

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Fail 18 Oct 2024 94,041 miles

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

Both headlights could do with a polish to improve their light output and quality

Mid section of plastic undertray insecure on passenger side

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

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,221 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 84,730 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 84,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,260 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 77,260 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,569 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,824 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 66,824 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,520 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 56,520 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,329 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 44,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges and starting to get close to wear indicators

rear brake pads starting to get bit low

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and getting close to wear indicators

Pass 15 Jun 2013 40,069 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,206 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 31,204 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,434 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WN08 HFE 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 72.7%.

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 WN08 HFE, 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 WN08 HFE registered?

WN08 HFE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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