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E6 JTA

2008 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,137 mi
Last recorded152,137 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 JTA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 152,137 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2026 131,366 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 147,855 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 147,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 125,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 125,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 144,516 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 116,775 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 116,773 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 142,069 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 105,431 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 138,671 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 90,139 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 134,638 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 74,761 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 131,825 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,664 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 128,996 miles
Pass 20 May 2018 48,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 124,037 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 41,309 miles

service warning on display

Pass 9 Jan 2017 119,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 31,435 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 114,176 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,535 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 102,503 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,179 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 84,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,129 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,073 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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E6 JTA is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 E6 JTA, 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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E6 JTA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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