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2008 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,385 mi
Last recorded126,385 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX26 RMA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 126,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 126,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 126,177 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

rear diff noisy

Pass 14 Jan 2025 114,756 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 103,332 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 90,844 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust flexy worn

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel cap seal cracked

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2022 79,557 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 69,800 miles

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

Front Exhaust Flexi damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2019 62,667 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 62,667 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 56,966 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,241 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 53,189 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,608 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 46,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.933 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.52 (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2015 40,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 36,049 miles

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 7 May 2014 35,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 28,970 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,777 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 288,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,936 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,517 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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X26 RMA is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X26 RMA, 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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X26 RMA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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