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EK08 WVN

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,717 mi
Last recorded140,717 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 WVN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 140,717 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 140,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 136,058 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 133,937 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 133,937 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 130,714 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 130,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 24 May 2014 122,533 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Puncture in nearside front tyre, worn very badly on inner and outer edges, underinflated.

Fail 31 Jan 2014 120,638 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2013 114,984 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre slight worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre slight worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 May 2012 105,877 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 105,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Apr 2011 88,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,108 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 WVN is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WVN, 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 WVN registered?

EK08 WVN is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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