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EX08 XTJ

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,441 mi
Last recorded137,441 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 137,441 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 134,772 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 128,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 128,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 116,547 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 116,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre bald lump in tread exposing cords 195/55 r16 87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,949 miles

N/S door mirror missing

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 95,455 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 95,407 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Nearside Front Jacking pad missing

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 May 2015 86,099 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 76,861 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 67,341 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2012 55,059 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 55,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,193 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 49,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XTJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX08 XTJ, 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 EX08 XTJ registered?

EX08 XTJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 XTJ safe to buy?

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