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EJ08 TMO

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,068 mi
Last recorded110,068 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 TMO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 110,068 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 99,933 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Slight play in both rear lower stub axle bushes

Pass 10 May 2018 94,526 miles

Offside Rear jacking up block missing

Pass 11 May 2017 91,122 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,041 miles

Nearside front pad warning wire broken

Pass 14 May 2015 79,320 miles

N/S/F Brake pad sensor wire damaged

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

Fail 12 May 2015 79,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/F Brake pad sensor wire damaged

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 69,314 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,437 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,334 miles

near side and off side front tyres wearing on outer treads

Fail 11 Apr 2011 21,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side and off side front tyres wearing on outer treads

off side rear tyre at legal limit of wear 1.6mm

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 TMO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TMO, 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 TMO registered?

EJ08 TMO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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