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EF08 VXD

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,976 mi
Last recorded102,976 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 VXD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 102,976 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre undertray is not attached at the nearside

offside mirror glass is deteriorating

tyre pressure warning light is illuminated indicating an under-inflated tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2021 102,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre undertray is not attached at the nearside

offside mirror glass is deteriorating

tyre pressure warning light is illuminated indicating an under-inflated tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,501 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible mesh areas deteriorating

oil residue rear of engine areas

Fail 15 Feb 2020 96,379 miles

Fuel tank leaking rear of tank (where filler neck enters tank) only when running (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible mesh areas deteriorating

oil residue rear of engine areas

Pass 20 Feb 2019 89,093 miles

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

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

offside mirror glass is deteriorating

Fail 11 Feb 2019 89,052 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire offside rear of engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside mirror glass is deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2018 84,875 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 84,841 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nut is loose marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front lower arm / rear pin & bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 76,511 miles

both rear tyres tread worn low

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,465 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,611 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,872 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,482 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,295 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,942 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 35,942 miles

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

Offside 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 VXD is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXD, 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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What year was EF08 VXD registered?

EF08 VXD is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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