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EO08 JLU

2008 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,647 mi
Last recorded97,647 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 JLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 97,647 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 93,682 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 86,146 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 80,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 78,173 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 76,051 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Apr 2019 71,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 69,024 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 61,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,004 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 51,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,946 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,388 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,584 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,285 miles

o/s/f brake sensor wire broken

Pass 20 Apr 2011 7,000 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 7,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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EO08 JLU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Brown 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 EO08 JLU, 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 EO08 JLU registered?

EO08 JLU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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