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DU08 EWM

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,189 mi
Last recorded88,189 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 88,189 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated but no issues with the pads

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 88,189 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light illuminated but no issues with the pads

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 82,564 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 82,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,166 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 78,161 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 72,837 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 63,760 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 63,758 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 60,189 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,203 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 50,556 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 45,474 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2012 34,788 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,116 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,313 miles

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

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

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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DU08 EWM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU08 EWM, 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 DU08 EWM registered?

DU08 EWM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DU08 EWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 EWM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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