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EK08 FZV

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,442 mi
Last recorded86,442 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 FZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 86,442 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 85,055 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 83,179 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 82,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 82,572 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 82,106 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 80,783 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 78,056 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,497 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,273 miles

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,175 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder and close to the wear indicators

rear tyres are close to the limit

Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,530 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,476 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 20,526 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 11,495 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 5,966 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 5,879 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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EK08 FZV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 FZV, 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 FZV registered?

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

Is EK08 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 FZV shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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