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WR08 OTW

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,949 mi
Last recorded157,949 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 OTW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 157,949 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 157,949 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 151,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 146,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under tray and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2022 137,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2021 130,414 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 123,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 116,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,690 miles

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

Undertray fitted preventing proper inspection

Fail 9 Mar 2018 109,688 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Undertray fitted preventing proper inspection

Pass 3 Apr 2017 102,263 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,381 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,636 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Feb 2014 69,463 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,810 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,443 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 49,443 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake/traction control warning lights staying illuminated

Pass 6 May 2011 46,097 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn starting to corroid iner surface

rear discs heavly worn iner brake pads low

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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WR08 OTW is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WR08 OTW, 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 WR08 OTW registered?

WR08 OTW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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