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EN57 TTU

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

48,927 mi
Last recorded48,927 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 TTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 48,927 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 48,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 48,077 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 48,077 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 47,652 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 47,652 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 47,442 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 47,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,081 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 47,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 46,351 miles

A Central Exhaust Hanger Corroded Off But System Still Adequately Supported

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 45,405 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 44,151 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 44,151 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 41,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads just starting to wear low (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 38,550 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 38,550 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 35,012 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Especially inner pads. Close to limit on wear thickness (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces wearing thin/lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Side wall has a patch of damage/scuffing.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 31,965 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 28,491 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 24,917 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 21,648 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 17,369 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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EN57 TTU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EN57 TTU, 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 EN57 TTU registered?

EN57 TTU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is EN57 TTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 TTU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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