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EK08 FZF

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,848 mi
Last recorded89,848 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 FZF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2025 89,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 84,121 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 82,024 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 81,108 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 80,441 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,659 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 77,819 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,768 miles

Front both tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,896 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 51,857 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 27,570 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,678 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 17,398 miles

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

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

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

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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EK08 FZF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK08 FZF, 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 EK08 FZF registered?

EK08 FZF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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