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EK08 DVY

2008 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,671 mi
Last recorded151,671 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 31681,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 DVY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 151,671 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 145,866 miles

needs 4 wheel alignment

Fail 14 Aug 2017 145,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

needs 4 wheel alignment

Pass 15 Jul 2016 140,537 miles

Rear nearside and offside tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges

plastic covers // ubder trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 116,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,311 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,972 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,474 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 55,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,878 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 21 Mar 2011 43,877 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

front brake discs lipped

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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EK08 DVY is a 2008 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 81,025 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK08 DVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK08 DVY registered?

EK08 DVY is a 2008 BMW 316, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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