2008 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · HT08 EFS
2008 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 84,323 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
HT08 EFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 84,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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HT08 EFS Mileage History
- 21/09/202268,368 mi
- 11/10/202373,320 mi+4,952 mi
- 07/10/202478,413 mi+5,093 mi
- 08/10/202478,413 mi
- 06/10/202584,323 mi+5,910 mi
Average of roughly 5,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT08 EFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 116 (HT08 EFS) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))”.
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