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EJ08 AWC

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

100,187 mi
Last recorded100,187 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 100,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 98,165 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 93,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 87,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 85,151 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 81,651 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,220 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 75,614 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 73,173 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 73,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,523 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear brake hose twisted

rear exhaust mount braket broken

Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,880 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 46,849 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 42,962 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,825 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,726 miles

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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EJ08 AWC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EJ08 AWC, 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 EJ08 AWC registered?

EJ08 AWC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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