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EJ08 AVT

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,556 mi
Last recorded99,556 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 AVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 99,556 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 98,909 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 91,150 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 91,150 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 77,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 69,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 65,034 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2017 65,034 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2016 57,640 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2016 57,623 miles

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)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,656 miles

n/s front fog light lens broken

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 39,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,419 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 30,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,082 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 21,080 miles

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

osf tyre worn on eges

Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,260 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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EJ08 AVT is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EJ08 AVT, 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 EJ08 AVT registered?

EJ08 AVT is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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