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CX08 EZV

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,028 mi
Last recorded72,028 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 EZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 72,028 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 62,701 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 62,701 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,817 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 49,817 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,102 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 44,102 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 38,174 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 24,612 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,542 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,018 miles

no emissions printout (computer failure)

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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CX08 EZV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX08 EZV, 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 CX08 EZV registered?

CX08 EZV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2008.

Is CX08 EZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 EZV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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