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EF08 XAT

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,874 mi
Last recorded93,874 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XAT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 93,874 miles

body damage to offside

front brake hoses perished

front tyres worn on both edges - advise replacement soon

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

low brake fluid light illuminated

offside rear tyre is perished and has nail in tread

rear tyres worn on inner edges

windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2021 84,437 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 21 Jun 2021 84,325 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 24 Jun 2020 79,865 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 74,027 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 74,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,025 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 50,375 miles

Both rear tyres heavily cracking.

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 May 2014 47,239 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 43,670 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 38,225 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 34,380 miles

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

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 XAT is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EF08 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

EF08 XAT is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is EF08 XAT safe to buy?

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