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X80 HRV

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,765 mi
Last recorded120,765 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX80 HRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 120,765 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 82,898 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 114,119 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 76,545 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 65,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 110,089 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 62,132 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 104,171 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 48,651 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 98,809 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 98,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 43,530 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 93,789 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 93,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 37,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,250 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 87,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 32,702 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated.

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 29,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/5mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 29,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/5mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 70,490 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 70,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,376 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,185 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 43,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre cracking on sidewall

rear shock asorbers weak

Fail 12 Apr 2014 42,738 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre cracking on sidewall

rear shock asorbers weak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 36,130 miles

advise nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall but not showing cords or ply

advise nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,984 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 22,247 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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X80 HRV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X80 HRV, 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 X80 HRV registered?

X80 HRV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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