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EN08 ZCV

2008 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,327 mi
Last recorded134,327 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 ZCV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 134,327 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2020 130,387 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2019 125,971 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 120,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2017 115,896 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 111,269 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 106,122 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)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake warning light on

Fail 3 Oct 2015 106,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2014 100,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 98,416 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,834 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,725 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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EN08 ZCV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

EN08 ZCV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 3 August 2008.

Is EN08 ZCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 ZCV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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