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EO08 XZE

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,216 mi
Last recorded60,216 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 XZE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 60,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 37,704 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 37,704 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 33,581 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 33,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 26,629 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 25,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 23,435 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 21,972 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 20,321 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 18,871 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,188 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,831 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 14,144 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 12,460 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 10,521 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 8,302 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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EO08 XZE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 XZE, 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 EO08 XZE registered?

EO08 XZE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EO08 XZE safe to buy?

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