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EX08 TWA

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,175 mi
Last recorded79,175 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 TWA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 79,175 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 77,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 77,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 76,935 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 76,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 76,128 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 76,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 74,159 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 69,397 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 63,656 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 61,766 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 59,981 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,107 miles

Rear washer not working

Pass 25 Jan 2016 56,714 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 53,995 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,206 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,151 miles

Offside rear tyre has small cut in tread,NO cords visable.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,558 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,224 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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EX08 TWA is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EX08 TWA, 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 EX08 TWA registered?

EX08 TWA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is EX08 TWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 TWA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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