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EF08 DTX

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,480 mi
Last recorded112,480 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 DTX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 112,480 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 111,034 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 111,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 103,427 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 97,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 90,977 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 90,977 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 68,064 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2014 55,564 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 May 2013 42,949 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 9 May 2012 31,400 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,049 miles

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

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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EF08 DTX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF08 DTX, 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 EF08 DTX registered?

EF08 DTX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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