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AE08 TJB

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,955 mi
Last recorded72,955 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TJB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 72,955 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 67,641 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 62,927 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 58,156 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 58,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 51,835 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 45,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 41,323 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 41,323 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 39,332 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,882 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 36,423 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,594 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer shoulder (not exposing cords)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,970 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 25,590 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 20,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 20,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 16,076 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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AE08 TJB is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver 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 AE08 TJB, 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 AE08 TJB registered?

AE08 TJB is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is AE08 TJB safe to buy?

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