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EF08 JWJ

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,596 mi
Last recorded90,596 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 JWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 90,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake lagging in operation

Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,322 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 71,323 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 61,287 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

tyre warning light on

Fail 31 Mar 2018 51,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

tyre warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,565 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,028 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 22,749 miles

advise offside front tyre wearing on both edges.

advise offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

advise rear pads 70% worn

advise tracking

Fail 10 Jun 2013 22,747 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise offside front tyre wearing on both edges.

advise offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

advise rear pads 70% worn

advise tracking

Pass 13 Jun 2012 16,520 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 11,683 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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EF08 JWJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 JWJ, 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 JWJ registered?

EF08 JWJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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The MOT history for EF08 JWJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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