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EA08 ZXN

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,650 mi
Last recorded75,650 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 ZXN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 75,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 75,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 74,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 71,799 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 70,976 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 67,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,647 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 55,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,706 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 31,050 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre low on tread and nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2013 20,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres & offside front deep cut to tread area

Pass 14 Jun 2012 16,587 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,651 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 ZXN is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EA08 ZXN, 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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EA08 ZXN is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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