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EK08 MKU

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,806 mi
Last recorded109,806 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 MKU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 109,806 miles

Damage to offside front

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

Front control arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre close to limit and perished

Offside rear tyre very close to limit and wearing on inside edge

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing close to failure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Small stonechips in screen

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 88,471 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,839 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,958 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 74,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 72,589 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,906 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 64,052 miles

rear tyres very low on inner edges *CHANGE SOON*

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,366 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,975 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 44,969 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,504 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 35,504 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,381 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,337 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 21,332 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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 MKU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MKU, 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 MKU registered?

EK08 MKU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is EK08 MKU safe to buy?

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