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EJ08 EPE

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,748 mi
Last recorded102,748 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 EPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 102,748 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,343 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,210 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 86,887 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,779 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,254 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,077 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,159 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,752 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 35,752 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,312 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 EPE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EPE, 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 EPE registered?

EJ08 EPE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for EJ08 EPE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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