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X3 CAC

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,005 mi
Last recorded94,005 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 CAC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 94,005 miles

front brake disc has lips on both

o/s/r tyer wearing on inner edge

one no plate light very dim

rear brake disc very rusty and pitted

rear subfram very rusty and associated parts

Fail 9 Jun 2026 94,004 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r tyer has a tear caused by separation or partial structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc has lips on both

o/s/r tyer wearing on inner edge

one no plate light very dim

rear brake disc very rusty and pitted

rear subfram very rusty and associated parts

Pass 21 May 2025 91,064 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 85,535 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,793 miles

General light corrosion underneath

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 74,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 69,062 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 64,915 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 57,525 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 48,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undercovers fitted unable to make a full inspection

Fail 11 May 2018 48,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undercovers fitted unable to make a full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,047 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers under bonnet and under car obscuring some items from view.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,369 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2014 15,946 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 10,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2013 10,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 5,828 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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X3 CAC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey 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 X3 CAC, 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 X3 CAC registered?

X3 CAC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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