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EO08 LHU

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,812 mi
Last recorded91,812 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 LHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 91,812 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,986 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 84,986 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 75,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/f both close to limit (3.5.1i)

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges, o/s is also deteriorated on inner wall

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn

Fail 9 May 2018 75,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges, o/s is also deteriorated on inner wall

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn

Pass 16 May 2017 63,282 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 51,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,277 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,611 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,838 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 23,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

front tyres starting to perish

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 LHU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EO08 LHU, 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 LHU registered?

EO08 LHU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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