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EA08 ZWF

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,039 mi
Last recorded98,039 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 ZWF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 98,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 94,700 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 91,905 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 84,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 74,802 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 68,594 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 68,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 57,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,410 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 32,915 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,935 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 31,868 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Nail on Tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2015 30,303 miles

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

both front tyres detreorated.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 29,166 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,764 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 22 Jun 2012 21,762 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Fail 29 Jun 2011 16,325 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 16,325 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 ZWF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

EA08 ZWF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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