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EP02 KEW

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,898 mi
Last recorded97,898 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP02 KEW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 97,898 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 78,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad wear wire close to disc

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil residue

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 78,991 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad wear wire close to disc

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil residue

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 74,275 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 65,701 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 65,364 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,933 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 55,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,693 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,835 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,603 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,223 miles

offside front headlamp damp inside not affecting headlamp aim

Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,296 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,853 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,753 miles

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

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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EP02 KEW is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EP02 KEW, 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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EP02 KEW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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