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EK08 VLM

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,697 mi
Last recorded108,697 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 VLM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 108,697 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 108,377 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 105,650 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 101,038 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 101,036 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 94,065 miles

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)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 94,063 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,986 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 75,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 69,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 69,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,939 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 59,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 VLM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLM, 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.

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What year was EK08 VLM registered?

EK08 VLM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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