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EJ08 NHC

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,150 mi
Last recorded96,150 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 NHC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 96,150 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,353 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 83,353 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 80,861 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 19 Jul 2021 76,955 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 19 Jul 2021 76,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 23 Jun 2020 64,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine running rough

Pass 5 Jul 2019 58,973 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,217 miles

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 24 Jun 2017 47,525 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,418 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

throttle pedal insecure

Pass 22 May 2015 35,128 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 25,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,989 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 16,089 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 NHC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NHC, 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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EJ08 NHC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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