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ES04 PDC

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,089 mi
Last recorded181,089 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES04 PDC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 181,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front subframe stabilizer bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front subframe stabilizer bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened highly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2024 165,813 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axilla corroded all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 165,812 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axilla corroded all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 150,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 132,890 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front bad lip on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake has noise possible brake shoes ?

Fail 7 Nov 2022 132,885 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front bad lip on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake has noise possible brake shoes ?

Pass 18 Nov 2021 123,624 miles

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorate

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 113,012 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 104,264 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 95,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 May 2017 87,441 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre cracking allround the thread pattern

Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,644 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 59,644 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,588 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,183 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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ES04 PDC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ES04 PDC, 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 ES04 PDC registered?

ES04 PDC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is ES04 PDC safe to buy?

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