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E21 CLC

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,687 mi
Last recorded128,687 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 CLC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 128,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

presenter advised me e.c.u changed reason why mileage has changed

Pass 2 Mar 2024 166,709 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 158,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement innermost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 144,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 137,248 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 126,835 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 126,835 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 118,057 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under Trays Fitted Obstructing View For Inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2017 106,989 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 106,154 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 101,242 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 100,812 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 80,450 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 72,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 72,671 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 72,517 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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E21 CLC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E21 CLC, 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 E21 CLC registered?

E21 CLC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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