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YR08 VZX

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,732 mi
Last recorded80,732 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 VZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 80,732 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear park brake lower than expected

parking brake just met requirements 17%

Pass 17 Mar 2025 78,387 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 78,387 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 75,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 75,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 72,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside and nearside rear tyres near wear band indicators

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to and from flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 69,980 miles

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

Rear tyres nearing wear bands

Pass 11 Mar 2021 67,146 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 64,098 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 64,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 59,354 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 55,375 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,928 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,374 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,283 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,364 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 29,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,568 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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YR08 VZX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YR08 VZX, 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 YR08 VZX registered?

YR08 VZX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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