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EN08 AJY

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,539 mi
Last recorded69,539 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 AJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 69,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 68,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 67,552 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 66,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump appears to be leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to lower engine cover

petrol cap seal just starting to crack

Pass 10 Dec 2021 65,868 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,138 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight misfire no eml on and passes emissions

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,817 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,813 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,068 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,724 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,868 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 45,868 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,706 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,980 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 33,980 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 27,037 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front 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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EN08 AJY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EN08 AJY, 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 EN08 AJY registered?

EN08 AJY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is EN08 AJY safe to buy?

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