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EA08 ZVH

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,615 mi
Last recorded123,615 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 ZVH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 123,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring showing signs of wear (1.6 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 123,596 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 2.48% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 116,442 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 103,900 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 90,310 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 79,294 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 68,030 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 62,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre 3mm and worn inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 49,872 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 37,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

full inspection of fuel/brake systems not carried out as covers fitrted

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,983 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,131 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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EA08 ZVH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EA08 ZVH, 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 EA08 ZVH registered?

EA08 ZVH is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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